The Spruce on MSN

Should You Prune Japanese Maple in the Winter? What an Expert Recommends for Healthy Trees

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

Extension Q & A: Prune red maple in fall, early winter

Q: What is the best time of year to prune a red maple? The tree is about 15 years old and I mainly want to thin and remove the lowest limbs. A: The best time to prune any type of maple is in the fall ...
House Digest on MSN

The pruning mistake to avoid making with your Japanese maple tree

Japanese maples are a stunning addition to any garden, but only if you care for them properly. That includes knowing how to ...
AOL

The Right Time—And Way—To Prune A Japanese Maple Tree

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 ...
Detroit News

Consider this before pruning your trees this winter

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, ...