The leaves of the 'Emperor I' Japanese maple will emerge in spring with a rich purple hue that fades to fiery crimson before dropping in fall. This tree will survive in USDA zones 5 through 8, ...

The best time to prune a Japanese maple is during the winter when it is dormant. Winter, when trees are without leaves, makes it easy to see the structure of the trees and remove any dead or dying ...

Japanese maples can live up to 60 years or even longer, depending on the variety, but are often considered a slow-growing tree. For this reason, some gardeners may plant them in locations without ...

Question: I have a shady area where I wish to plant a Japanese maple. Will it grow in Central Florida?Answer: These trees are beauties with their finely cut foliage, red to purple leaves and ...

Question: My Japanese maple tree (1 year old) is bright red in early spring. Then it turns green. Is there a way to keep this tree red? Question: January 21, 2007 — When should I cut back (and ...