Pruning is crucial when caring for Japanese maples, but it can often leave gardeners scratching their heads. Jessica Walliser ...

These trees are relatively easy to care for, but they do need some maintenance to make the most of them. Learn when, why, and how to prune a Japanese maple to keep your tree healthy and beautiful.

Don't prune in early spring, as many trees bleed sap if cut at this time of year. The exceptions to the 'deciduous tree' rule are maple, horse chestnut, birch, walnut and cherry trees which all ...