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 ...

Just a few cuts can maintain their natural beauty. Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) aren’t going to provide shade over your backyard patio, but these ornamental trees can be the focal point of your ...

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, ...

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.