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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 ...
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 ...

Japanese maples will look ‘stunning’ and avoid death if you follow 1 simple pruning rule

The care and pruning requirements for Japanese maple plants are quite low, but there are some guidelines to follow to prevent ...
Oregonian

Easiest time to prune a Japanese maple is summer and winter: Ask Extension expert

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: Is there a ...
The Baltimore Sun

Garden Q&A: How do I know my tree was pruned correctly?

Q: I had someone trim some tree branches that were too low, but I’m not sure how to check if they did a good job. What do I look for? A: Trees develop their own version of scar tissue after pruning ...