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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 ...
The Journal

Red in August? What your maple tree is trying to tell you

Since mid-July, I’ve noticed something strange in several maple trees I’ve driven by: their leaves are starting to show fall color! Sometimes it’s just the tips of the branches turning red or yellow; ...
KARE 11

Grow with KARE: Maple trees by fall color

Weather and soil conditions can play a big role in the color each year, but each variety does have its own characteristics. If it’s the fiery orange-red you’re looking for, plant one of these ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Ask the Master Gardener: You can’t go wrong with planting a red maple for great fall color

Maple trees are thin-barked, so you will want to protect a young tree with a tree guard in the winter to prevent frost cracks ...