Maintaining the shape of shrubs and trees is a practice that has been associated with beauty and tranquility for centuries. Highly ornamental trees like the Japanese maple grow into stunning specimens ...

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 ...

JAPANESE LACELEAF maples (Acer palmatum var. ‘Dissectum’) are among the loveliest trees in the Puget Sound region. These gorgeous trees thrive in our climate, and their graceful, cascading form brings ...

Winter is the perfect time for certain trees, but timing is crucial. Pruning at the right moment can keep your trees ...

January is a great month to get started with gardening, particularly when one of the plants you have is a Japanese maple tree ...

While some Japanese maple varieties offer year-round interest with their delicate shapes and varied leaf colours in spring and summer, it's in autumn when their foliage truly shines. They turn into ...

Q: How should I prune a small Japanese maple tree that is planted in front of a window? The tree is growing and a couple of branches are rubbing against the window. A: A Japanese maple is planted near ...

Q. I have a three-year old Japanese dissected maple tree near my home. The trunk is about three and one-half inches in diameter. Very near the ground is a fork, with another about three feet up the ...

From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially after their leaves fall. From a practical perspective, these maple trees are compact ...

We’re deep into fall and gardening is winding down, but there are still things gardeners wonder about. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon ...