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Should you prune your Japanese maple tree in winter?

Prune before new growth begins.
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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 ...
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Is it a bad idea to prune your Japanese maple tree in the winter?

Key Points Prune Japanese maples in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the tree.Stick to the tree’s ...
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The Pruning Mistake To Avoid Making With Your Japanese Maple Tree

Maintaining the shape of shrubs and trees is a practice that has been associated with beauty and tranquility for centuries. Highly ornamental trees like the Japanese maple grow into stunning specimens ...
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Why It Is Paramount That You Prune Your Japanese Maple

You only have to look at a Japanese maple to know why these trees are such popular additions to a garden. Between their cloud-like canopies and vibrant fall foliage, these trees are incredibly ...
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Winter pruning: What to cut now (and what to leave alone)

Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...