QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsShelterwithering trees 0 Vote Up Vote Down Harriet Browne asked 14 years ago I have flowering plum, camellia, and acer which seem to have withered away once new leaves came on it. Is this die back. what should I do. Will they get a new flush of leaves during summer, or as the term die back suggests are they dying? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago This sounds like wind damage to new foliage and this is certain if it is on one side predominantly and they will recover.