Want to prune your Japanese maple like a pro without sacrificing its gorgeous natural silhouette? We’re breaking down the ...

A large Japanese maple tree with fall foliage in a landscaped backyard. - 4nadia/Getty Images You only have to look at a Japanese maple to know why these trees are such popular additions to a garden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy.

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. Light ...

Annual pruning can help maintain your tree’s health, but let its growth guide you. If the tree has areas of dense growth, inward- or upright-growing shoots, or poor structure, pruning is in order. The ...

September is the time to prep Japanese maple for the colder months ahead. With the hot and sun baked days behind us, these ...

There's one important care rule gardeners should be doing for stunning results on Japanese maples (Image: Konoplytska via Getty Images) Pruning represents the principal maintenance requirement for ...