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 ...

Pruning is the primary care task necessary for Japanese maples to help them thrive for as long as possible. No matter the variety of Japanese maple, light trimming beneath the branches is advisable ...

Japanese maple leaves are renowned for their intricate shapes and vibrant colours, making them a beloved feature in gardens around the world, and they are easy to maintain when you know what you're ...

Q: We would like to plant a Japanese maple tree next to our house. Before we go shopping, do you have any suggestions on choosing a tree and growing it properly? A: A well-grown Japanese maple, Acer ...

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 ...

Japanese maples are amongst the most beloved trees globally, and with excellent reason. Not only are they incredibly attractive to look at, but they're also amongst those trees that can completely ...

Everyone seems to be gardening these days. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty ...

Japanese maples are one of the most striking small trees for the landscape. They come in many different varieties, some growing 15 to 20 feet high at maturity and a width of 10 to 15 feet. Some grow ...

We’re well into gardening season and you may have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...