Key Points Prune Japanese maples in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the tree.Stick to the tree’s natural form and avoid over-pruning to maintain health and balanced structure ...

Prune before new growth begins.

You only have to look at a Japanese maple to know why these trees are such popular additions to a garden. Between their cloud-like canopies and vibrant fall foliage, these trees are incredibly ...

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...

In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo. The tree is still alive and had full ...

Special guest Robin Adair from Arbour Crest Tree Services has some tips on tree preservation, dealing with pests, watering ...