CorseMachin | Japanese Maple Care And Pruning - Tips For Japanese Maple Trimming

Pruning Tips

Prune the Japanese maple in nearly every season with a slight preference for winter and generally avoiding spring.
Carefully follow the natural harmony of the growing pattern.
Err on the side of making fewer cuts as opposed to more cuts.
At the very least, remove all dead and brittle branches.

When should a Japanese maple be pruned?
How do you prune an overgrown Japanese maple tree?
How do you take care of a Japanese maple Tamukeyama?
How much can you trim a Japanese maple?
How do you revive a Japanese maple tree?
How do you reduce the height of a Japanese maple tree?
Why are branches dying on my Japanese maple?
How do you winterize a Japanese maple tree?
Are coffee grounds good for Japanese maple?
How do you shape a maple tree?
Is Miracle Grow good for Japanese Maples?

When should a Japanese maple be pruned?

Lynn prefers to prune Japanese maples in late summer, but beginners will find it easier to prune when trees are leafless and dormant in late fall to midwinter. Light pruning can be done any season except spring, when sap is rising. The goal of pruning is to encourage the tree's natural and healthy growth habit.

How do you prune an overgrown Japanese maple tree?

Start by pruning back branches that point to the inside of the tree, grow straight up or currently rub against other branches. Also cut away any damaged or dead wood. Next, identify any overeager branches that look long, spindly and thin compared to the rest of the branches. Cut these off at their base.

How do you take care of a Japanese maple Tamukeyama?

Tamukeyama Japanese maples are hardy in USDA plant zones 5 through 8.

Site your Tamukeyama maple in well-drained soil in full sun in the cooler areas of its range, and partial shade in the warmer areas. ...
Water your maple often enough that the soil stays moist.

How much can you trim a Japanese maple?

To avoid causing stress or stimulating unsightly growth, never remove more than one-fifth of a Japanese maple's crown; you should also not prune a branch that is more than half the diameter of the parent stem. In addition, don't remove more than a quarter of the foliage of any given branch.

How do you revive a Japanese maple tree?

Your Japanese maple may be dying from root rot, or "wet feet." Amend the soil by digging in one part peat and one part sand to one part topsoil until the soil drains well when you pour water on it. Cultivate the soil with a garden spade to keep it loose and aerated.

How do you reduce the height of a Japanese maple tree?

Pruning the upright Japanese maple involves four main steps. The first is to prune off lower limbs that crowd other low-growing shrubs or possibly impede a walkway. Next, prune off dead wood — that is, any dead twigs or brittle branches that no longer grow foliage. The third step is to separate the tree into layers.

Why are branches dying on my Japanese maple?

Japanese maples hate “wet feet,” so a combination of poor drainage and rain like we had in May can encourage a soil-borne fungal disease called phytophthora. This disease can kill trees branch by branch.

How do you winterize a Japanese maple tree?

Applying a thick layer of mulch – up to 4 inches (10 cm.) – over the root area of the tree protects the roots from winter damage. Watering well before winter freeze is also a good way to help the tree survive the cold. That kind of winter protection for Japanese maples will work for any plant in the cold season.

Are coffee grounds good for Japanese maple?

Soil and water are the two most important factors for maintaining healthy Japanese maples. ... So maintain a humus-rich soil by applying coffee grounds. Coffee grounds are free at Starbucks. For a 4-foot-tall Japanese maple, I recommend applying 4 pounds of coffee grounds per tree per season.

How do you shape a maple tree?

Cut medium to small branches with the shears (shears are designed to cut a specific diameter- package labels specify cutting power). Cut the branch close to the trunk - just before the growth bud. Trim smaller shoots with the shears by snipping at a slight angle. Use an arborist saw or pole saw to trim larger limbs.

Is Miracle Grow good for Japanese Maples?

Miracle Grow is highly recommended for maple trees. It's a viable and healthy way to make a Japanese maple grow faster. ... Watering your maples is critical, so that they don't dry out and die. You will also need to give them some attention — monitor your plant every time.