1. Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) With their spectacular fall foliage–which turns into a rich array of orange, red and maroon fiery colors– Japanese maple trees are a firm favorite for many ...

First, “Vertrees” refers to J.D. Vertrees’ wonderful book “Japanese Maples,” a compendium of hundreds of Japanese maple varieties with guidance on their propagation and care.

Q: I am wanting to plant some Japanese maple trees at my home on the Oregon coast. It would be a sheltered semi-shady spot. Is that a good idea? Or will they be affected by the coast weather?

Charlotte Glen, Horticultural Agent in Chatham County, interview Tom Ash on growing a variety of Japanese Maple trees. Tom Ash also shares tips on caring for Maple trees.

Feed Japanese maples with a fertilizer for acid-loving plants on Memorial Day and Labor Day. Japanese maples prefer well-drained, moist, slightly acidic soils with morning sun and afternoon shade.

Japanese Maple trees are popular for good reason! First off, they are pretty easy to take care of. So, for all you beginner gardeners, this could be the tree for you.

One of the small trees, an Asian import, is a great choice because it behaves and performs like a native. It’s the Japanese maple.

A: If you prune selectively, almost any time is the right time to prune a Japanese maple. With that said, these maples are most easily pruned in winter or summer. With the leaves out of the way in ...

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