You may remember your first glimpse of a Japanese maple tree: dramatic, delicate, and even a bit melancholy, this feathery-leafed beauty leaves a mark on you. This specimen tree's small size keeps ...

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.

People who say they don’t like maple trees invariably like this maple tree. Learn how to plant a Japanese maple tree in your own yard, and you'll soon understand why. These maples are compact ...

Q. I have a three-year old Japanese dissected maple tree near my home. The trunk is about three and one-half inches in diameter. Very near the ground is a fork, with another about three feet up ...

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.

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?

PORT ANGELES — An important facet of Japanese maple care includes the proper way to prune them because effective pruning will improve the look and vigor of the tree, according to an upcoming Green ...