Pruning shade versus small ornamental or fruit trees: Fruit trees require annual pruning to keep fruit accessible. Sometimes Japanese maples, crape myrtles and olive trees also are maintained as ...

Pruning Japanese maple trees is essential for several reasons. The primary reason is that it helps maintain the tree's aesthetic appeal as well as contributes to the tree's overall health and size ...

Pruning trees during winter is an accepted practice. At times however it may cause problems. Maple trees can bleed sap when pruned during late winter.

Early pruning of Japanese maples can "encourage more growth of these spindly branches". For younger trees, patience is required as the branches will eventually thicken.

Japanese maple trees are best known for their autumn-coloured leaves and elegant structure, but the unique aesthetic doesn't come without some hard pruning. As with many trees and shrubs, cutting ...

Now is the time for some winter pruning on ornamental shrubs and trees. From December to late March is the perfect time to prune most (but not all) of your trees and shrubs.

Tree planting is a long-term commitment. While you may want to cheat a bit and plant a fast-growing variety, there are some ...

All ornamental shrubs and trees do not need annual pruning; some give better results without it, others require an annual light thinning out of the older wood, and some respond most satisfactorily ...

Experts have revealed the best time to prune maple trees (Getty Images/iStockphoto) By Gemma Strong 11:40, 26 Oct 2023 ...