Hi, planted an autumn blaze maple this past spring. Top of the tree looks dead. We had a very wet late summer. Picture is included. What do you think is up with my tree?
While waiting for the expert to give a diagnosis, I'll offer a comment or two.
First, I would suggest getting that mulch away from the base of the tree, from the photo, it looks to me like it was planted too deep.
Second, looks like whatever is munching on your tree leaves is also doing damage to other things growing near it. I can't say if it's a bug, or some kind of disease.