Happy child wearing blue sweater and khaki pants holding arms out in falling leaves. - Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images The vivid red and orange leaves of Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) make them a ...

The Japanese maple is a common name referring to a species of trees or shrubs under the scientific name Acer palmatum. They can be found throughout Japan, China, and Korea, but are often imported to ...

The jaw-dropping elegance of the Japanese maple’s vibrant colors and graceful appearance has inspired Japanese poets and artists for centuries. In Japan, the annual pilgrimage to view the tree’s ...

Discover how planting a Japanese maple can boost your home’s value and transform your garden with stunning autumn colour.

Q : Do you know what kind of Japanese maple tree this is? It is 25 years old and dying due to improper planting, according to an arborist who inspected it. These are pictures of it 10 years ago (see ...

Japanese gardens are popular for many reasons, not least the tranquility, harmony and beauty associated with them. These qualities can be applied to any yard in a myriad of ways. If you are keen to ...

Q: Is it all right to plant a Japanese maple at this time of year? If so, are there any special requirements? A: As long as you are able to provide adequate water, there’s no problem planting anything ...

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 the ...

My affection for the Japanese maple shows in the number and variety of Japanese maples in my yard. I have one next to my garage door with succulents growing under it. I have two in containers around ...

One of my first plant addictions, that began years ago and will never be cured, is an affinity for all things Japanese maple. I just don’t see how anyone can pass on a maple! Not only are they ...