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

Pruning maintains the health and elegant shape of a Japanese maple tree. Learn when to prune, why, and how to make this tree the star of your yard.

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 ...
Winston-Salem Journal

Extension Q & A: Prune red maple in fall, early winter

Q: What is the best time of year to prune a red maple? The tree is about 15 years old and I mainly want to thin and remove the lowest limbs. A: The best time to prune any type of maple is in the fall ...
The Spruce 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 ...
Detroit News

Consider this before pruning your trees this winter

A common piece of advice you will hear is to prune trees during the winter while they are dormant. I often give that advise myself and, for most kinds of trees, that is a good rule to follow. However, ...
Coventry Telegraph

Gardeners warned to prune Japanese maple trees at specific time to avoid 'bleeding'

Whilst certain Japanese maple cultivars provide year-round appeal through their graceful forms and diverse leaf tones during spring and summer months, it's during autumn that their foliage genuinely ...