A 7-gallon dwarf Japanese maple tree had been balled and burlapped first, then jammed in a container. (Howard Garrett / Special Contributor) After removing all the excess soil, the dwarf maple was ...

Grow and train a Japanese maple bonsai tree like a pro with these expert tips. ... Choosing a Container ... Pests and Diseases. Japanese maples are sometimes attacked by sap-sucking aphids, ...

Japanese maples are easy to grow in containers or in the ground, reacting well to a sheltered, shady spot in the garden.Small and slow growing, they are a popular choice for many gardeners looking ...

I’ve had questions recently from friends about problems with their prized Japanese maples. Unfortunately, maple dieback seems to be a common problem of late throughout the Bay Area.

Ask an expert: Get ‘personal’ with Japanese maple that needs pruning. Updated: Feb. 22, 2023, 10:19 a.m. ... I’m concerned it has a disease that will transfer to my houseplants.

Q: I have an old Japanese maple in my front yard, and I’m noticing that the main trunk is kind of split open and the inside is very soft – in fact it’s crumbling. I’m very worried about it.

Acer platanoides, more commonly known as Norway maple, is an exotic alien species of gargantuan proportions, one that our ancestors planted ad nauseam a century ago. Most plantoholics are not fans ...