Japanese maples have a multitude of attributes that make them perfect trees for shady landscapes. Some varieties boast eye-catching spring color, while others are bedecked with a riot of hues in fall.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy.

A large Japanese maple tree with fall foliage in a landscaped backyard. - 4nadia/Getty Images You only have to look at a Japanese maple to know why these trees are such popular additions to a garden.

We have a beautiful red ornamental Japanese Maple tree for years and now it’s grown so much that it’s starting to cover my bathroom window. When is the best time to prune this tree, and I mean really ...

Just a few cuts can maintain their natural beauty. Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) aren’t going to provide shade over your backyard patio, but these ornamental trees can be the focal point of your ...

Learn essential gardening tips for trimming and planting in your yard. This video demonstrates how to strategically prune a gorgeous Japanese Maple to clear walking paths and reveal hidden shrubs ...

We’re deep into fall and gardening is winding down, but there are still things gardeners wonder about. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon ...

Q. When is the best time to prune a maple? I’ve called several nurseries in town and some tell me right now and others say wait until December or January. Also, is there a pruning guide that you ...

GINGER WRITES: When is the best time to selectively prune limbs on a maple? I was told the botanical name of my maple is acer palmatum. The tree has put on a tremendous amount of growth since early ...

Japanese Maples and Crape Myrtles are two of the last trees to enter full dormancy and lose their leaves in late winter. Both can be safely pruned in late January or early February after you’ve ...

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 ...

Loved for its deep red leaves with purple tints, the Japanese maple is ideal for adding interest and colour to your garden. Other than its stunning shape and colour, the reasons for growing the ...