House Digest on MSN

The pruning mistake to avoid making with your Japanese maple tree

Japanese maples are a stunning addition to any garden, but only if you care for them properly. That includes knowing how to ...
extension.purdue.edu

Pruning Trees Correctly and Recognizing Risky Trees

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...
Hosted on MSN

Should You Prune Japanese Maple in the Winter? What an Expert Recommends for Healthy Trees

Regardless of whether you grow a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) with an upright or weeping habit, its colorful fall foliage and delicate form never fail to impress. These trees are relatively easy to ...

Japanese maples will look ‘beautiful’ if you prune them at the right time of the year

Pruning Japanese maples can be a complex task, but by following these straightforward instructions, you can help your tree look its best.
AOL

The Right Time—And Way—To Prune A Japanese Maple Tree

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 ...
The Journal Times

The Root of It All: Pruning maple trees in winter

I have a maple tree purchased at a local nursery that is something along the lines of an autumn blaze cultivar. I’ve noticed over the past two years that one of the lower lateral branches is taking ...
The Mirror

Japanese maples look 'more beautiful' when pruned at 1 time of the year

Pruning is an essential job when it comes to looking after Japanese maples, yet many gardeners are left puzzled about how to tackle it correctly. Wrong pruning can "destroy their beautiful shape and ...