# Encourage new buds

**URL:** <https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/encourage-new-buds/9633>\
**Category:** Horticulture\
**Created:** [May 18, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/encourage-new-buds/9633 "2022-05-18T18:57:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![Tboxer509](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/50afbb/32.png) [@Tboxer509](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/u/Tboxer509)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/encourage-new-buds/9633/1 "2022-05-18T18:57:42Z")

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I have a 52yr old maple that was starting to bud in early spring. unfortunately the sudden change of weather caused the buds do die/freeze. The tree still seems to be alive since it’s green when I scratch the bark. Is there anyway to save this maple? Or is there a way I can encourage new buds? Should I cut off the old ones ?

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**Author:** ![Roger\_Snipes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Roger\_Snipes](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/u/Roger_Snipes)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/encourage-new-buds/9633/2 "2022-05-18T19:28:50Z")

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I would do nothing except to keep the tree watered as necessary, but don’t over water. If the tree has enough strength it will put out new buds.