Regardless of whether you grow a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) with an upright or weeping habit, its colorful fall foliage ...

To manipulate the habit of the bonsai, wrap copper or aluminum wire around branches after the tree has resumed growth in ...

Whether you have a large yard, tiny terrace or micro patio, growing Japanese maple trees in pots will incorporate a feeling of the forest into your outside space, whatever the size. When ...

Three years ago, my sister asked me what type of tree I wanted as a Christmas present. This wasn’t a simple question, like ...

Japanese maples are beautiful and require the proper treatment to keep them healthy and thriving. One way to care for them is ...

Pruning is a vital part of caring for Japanese maples, also referred to as Acer trees, as it contributes to the health, and aesthetics, and “keeps them looking beautiful for longer”.

In springtime, the tree displays large white blossoms. Japanese maples are popular because of their brightly colored leaves. For a small space, look for a dwarf variety that will grow to only ...

“Japanese maples are actually really, really good for bonsai because they tend to be more of a diminutive tree to begin with,” says Steve Pettis, commercial and consumer horticulture agent for ...