The Japanese maple is a common name referring to a species of trees or shrubs under the scientific name Acer palmatum. They can be found throughout Japan, China, and Korea, but are often imported to ...

Japanese maples are one of the most striking small trees for the landscape. They come in many different varieties, some growing 15 to 20 feet high at maturity and a width of 10 to 15 feet. Some grow ...

I have been asked about specific plants over the years. I have gotten questions about the stunning Camperdown elm on the M-46 ...

I love maple trees but do not have room for large trees on my small lot. I see a lot of Japanese maples. Are they good choices for our area? Other than flowering small trees, Japanese maples are the ...

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...

Who doesn’t love Japanese maples? A stroll through a garden featuring Japanese maples offers a sensory delight at any time of the year. In spring, new growth emerges in colors ranging from lime greens ...

It goes without saying that Japanese maples, in all of their varied shapes, sizes and foliage options, remain some of my ...

Japanese maples look absolutely beautiful at the moment as their fiery red leaves start to grow again, but their foliage can wilt or even die if they are not properly cared for in spring. April can be ...