Japanese Maple

Image by valery_green The Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is known for its small, delicate leaves with pointy lobes that spread outward like fingers on a palm. These leaves turn fabulous shades of orange, red,…

Image by yodels Can you graft Japanese maples? Yes, you can. Grafting is the primary method of reproducing these beautiful and much-admired trees. Read on to learn about how to graft a Japanese maple…

Image by Gardening Know How, via Heather Rhoades Hardy to USDA growing zones 5-8, Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) make beautiful additions to landscapes and in lawn plantings. With their unique and…

Image by allou With so many different sizes, colors and leaf shapes, it’s hard to describe a typical Japanese maple, but without exception, these attractive trees with their refined growth habit are an asset…

Image by Ben-Schonewille Japanese maples are spectacular landscape tree specimens that offer year-round color and interest. Some Japanese maples may only grow 6 to 8 feet (2 m.), but others will achieve 40…

Image by LesleyJacques Can Japanese maples be grown in containers? Yes, they can. If you have a porch, a patio, or even a fire escape, you have what you need to start growing Japanese maples in containers.…

Image by gardendata Snow covers the landscape, the sky above stark, with naked trees gray and bleak. When winter is here and it seems that all the color has been drained from the earth, it can get pretty…

Image by Brian Kunkel, University of Delaware, Bugwood.org A Japanese maple is a glorious specimen tree. Its red, lacy leaves are a welcome addition to any garden, but they aren’t problem free. There are a…

Image by Fotofantastika Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) are small, easy-care ornamentals with captivating fall color. They add elegance to any garden when planted alone, but Japanese maple companions can…

Image by mtnangel Winter isn’t always kind to trees and shrubs and it is entirely possible, if you live in a region with a cold winter, that you’ll see Japanese maple winter damage. Don’t despair though. Many…