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Should you prune your Japanese maple tree in winter?

Prune before new growth begins.
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The Right Time—And Way—To Prune A Japanese Maple Tree

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...
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Is it a bad idea to prune your Japanese maple tree in the winter?

Key Points Prune Japanese maples in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the tree.Stick to the tree’s ...

IN THE GARDEN: To prune or not to prune

In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo. The tree is still alive and had full ...

Japanese maples will have a 'more vigorous start in spring' if 1 task is done in winter

Doing one task to Japanese maples in winter can promote healthy growth and stimulate dormant buds for a 'more vigorous start in the spring' ...
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When and How to Prune Fruit Trees for Your Best Harvest Yet

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...
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Winter pruning: What to cut now (and what to leave alone)

Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...