Regardless of whether you grow a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) with an upright or weeping habit, its colorful fall foliage ...
Deciding when to prune Japanese maples can be a bit of a puzzle, especially as spring and summer pruning should be avoided. The first step is to remove any dead wood, which is often found on the ...
Gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about treating a maple tree that's shedding leaves, pruning a hibiscus before bringing it indoors, and how to get an African violet to bloom again. A ...
There are many good reasons to prune trees. For example, branches that were damaged from winter storms need to be removed or low-hanging branches that interfere with your ability to mow your lawn need ...
Q: My sister gave me two silver maples to plant. However, the maples look more like bushes than trees. When should I start pruning so I can get them to look more like trees? Which branches should be ...
I have a maple tree purchased at a local nursery that is something along the lines of an autumn blaze cultivar. I’ve noticed over the past two years that one of the lower lateral branches is taking ...
Q. When is the best time to prune a maple? I’ve called several nurseries in town and some tell me right now and others say wait until December or January. Also, is there a pruning guide that you ...
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How to Prune a Tree

Check out this video for how to prune a tree ...