SEATTLE — Seattle gardening expert Ciscoe Morris said Japanese maples can get huge, like the mature Shishigashira that towers ...

This shrub is compact and easy to maintain. It's perfect for creating privacy around your property in warm climates, ...

These Japanese garden ideas will inspire you to try this serene style at home – from planting options to tips on outdoor ...

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I’ve spent years working with and studying trees, and co-authored The Tree Atlas in 2024, all of which has only deepened my ...

A dwarf tree is going to be a lot easier to manage in a bonsai pot.” Other traits in Japanese maple’s favor: it’s more forgiving when it comes to pruning; the flexible branches are easily ...

For those planning to prune a Japanese maple themselves, it is recommended to follow certain "essential techniques" and steps to "master the art of Japanese maple pruning for the best results".

Pruning will help restrict the height or ... as far north as Minnesota if there is snow cover. A slow-growing, dwarf Japanese maple, it features rich, red, heavily dissected leaves that turn ...

Also, when can I prune it? — J.H., Tacoma A. No, you cannot. First, Japanese maples ... the shorter maple grows out and not up is because it has been grafted onto a dwarf root stalk so it ...

Winter is the best time to prune your Japanese maple, but let December be your cutoff point for ... so keyhole saws are recommended to make those cuts. Finally, some dwarf varieties might be too small ...