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, ...

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 ...

It's essential to leave a few inches bare around the trunk when applying mulch to prevent waterlogging and avoid fungal diseases. With proper mulching, your Japanese maple should remain robust ...

FAMED for their striking red, weeping, lacy leaves, Japanese maples can transform any garden. However, with spring now officially here, the stunning trees are more delicate than ever, experts have … ...

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.

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.

If Japanese maple isn't sprouting leaves, check for Verticillium wilt. Updated: Apr. 28, 2016, 12:28 p.m. ... Maples and many other plants are very susceptible to this disease.

It’s time to thin your Japanese laceleaf maple tree — just don’t go crazy with the pruning shears Originally published January 10, 2018 at 7:00 am Updated January 11, 2018 at 10:09 am ...

FAMED for their striking red, weeping, lacy leaves, Japanese maples can transform any garden. However, with spring now officially here, the stunning trees are more delicate than ever, experts have … ...

Japanese maple bonsai trees like morning sun and afternoon shade, so they do best on the east side of a house. “You want them to get sun, but not during the heat of the day, the real intense sun ...