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Prune Japanese Maples before the spring growth starts or after when the leaves have fully opened. Use some string now when it is easy to see the stems then you will easily know what to cut when the leaves are fully opened. I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area from March until November. Click the link in my bio to learn more. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live near me. From plant selection and design, flowers to vegetables and of course, pruning, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com! My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back weekly during the season! #gardening #garden #gardeningtips

Weeping Japanese maple should be pruned after they have been in that location in the ground for three whole years. We prune in late winter before the spring growth starts and those leaf buds start pushing out. I needed to do a lot of pruning on this because it was the first time my tree was pruned. I uploaded the full video on my youtube page. Click the link in my bio. I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area from March until November. Click the link in my bio to learn more. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live near me. From plant selection and design, flowers to vegetables and of course, pruning, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com! My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back weekly during the season! #japanesemaple #gardening #garden

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First Pruning of this Japanese Maple! We will continue to shape her over the next year, but this is a great start. If you have a Japanese maple that needs pruned, I’m happy to help! Reach out ASAP to get on my schedule. #springpruning #japanesemaple #landscapedesign

Check out this incredible maple transformation we did this week. It really elevated the appearance of the home! You can see the full video on our YouTube channel. Link is in the bio. A common misinformation that is passed around is that you shouldn't prune more than 30% of any tree or it will die. That is not true. The 30% rule stems from a handful of delicate species. This rule is often taught because it can be applied to EVERY species. Maples can handle heavy pruning and it grows back in even stronger after a proper prune. #niwaki #maple #japanesemaple #bonsai #penjing #tree #trees #garden #gardening

Part 2: Japanese Maples 🍁✨ Bill’s back, sharing why these trees have his heart—and honestly, why so many gardeners are completely obsessed

Your Acer, also known as Japanese Maple, should be about to start its new season of foliage. So today’s gardening tips will show you the easy steps you need to take in order to get it to look its best this year. A feed, mulch and prune and it’ll look even better than last year #gardeningtips #acer #planttips #maple #acertree

Japanese Maple Care Tips 🍁 A proper trim keeps your Japanese maple healthy, balanced, and looking its best. Here’s what I focus on: • Remove dead or damaged branches first • Thin out old growth to improve airflow • Cut back crossing branches to keep a clean shape • Always step back and trim with intention — less is more • Clean up around the base to let the tree breathe Small, thoughtful cuts make a big difference over time. Need help getting your trees looking right? You know who to call ! #LandscapingTips #TreeCare #JapaneseMaple #Pruning #YardCare

Why your Japanese maple tree looks off 🍁 ✨Not sure where to start with your trees? Let’s chat! 💬 Message me today to get started with your FREE consultation! Sometimes it’s just a little too much growth in the wrong places. Here, I’m removing last year’s growth to restore that natural, flowing shape and keep the tree healthy. Follow along for more tips!

Just posted a spring pruning video on one of my favourite trees to work on 🌸 the weeping Japanese maple (Acer palmatum). Spring is the perfect time to focus on a detailed clean before the big flush of growth. In this case, the tree had a lot of dead weight, so this was a pretty big cleanup. Here’s the pruning order I walk through in the video: First → remove dead, damaged, and diseased wood Then → clean out old leaves and debris Next → eliminate rubbing and crossing branches Finally → shape for form and function Because this variety is weeping, the goal is to protect that cascading shape. That means removing any new upright shoots trying to grow straight up and carefully thinning the canopy so when it leafs out, you can still see that stunning branch structure and bark underneath. A few quick Japanese maple tips 🌿 • Airflow is everything (helps prevent disease) • Think “sculpting,” not “cutting” • Preserve the natural shape instead of forcing size reduction • Good pruning now sets the structure for the whole season If you love ornamental trees, this one’s a must-watch ✂️🌳 — Keitz Landscape #TreeCare #JapaneseMaple #springpruning #KeitzLandscape

Just like other Japanese maple trees, the Emperor One Japanese Maple tree can't survive in full sun in California. It needs afternoon shade during the hottest time of day and month. Otherwise, its leaves will scorch. #japanesemaple #gardeningtip #garden

Japanese Maple Transformation #3 for this Spring! Love, love, love how this turned out! Can’t wait to show you how she looks in a few weeks!