GINGER WRITES: When is the best time to selectively prune limbs on a maple? I was told the botanical name of my maple is acer palmatum. The tree has put on a tremendous amount of growth since early ...
Regardless of whether you grow a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) with an upright or weeping habit, its colorful fall foliage and delicate form never fail to impress. These trees are relatively easy to ...
Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: Is there a ...
JAPANESE LACELEAF maples (Acer palmatum var. ‘Dissectum’) are among the loveliest trees in the Puget Sound region. These gorgeous trees thrive in our climate, and their graceful, cascading form brings ...
We’re deep into fall and gardening is winding down, but there are still things gardeners wonder about. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon ...
Plant the tree and backfill with the excavated soil, then top with 1 to 2 inches of compost. Tamp the ground to remove air ...
I want to know, on deciduous trees, when is the best time to prune: winter when dormant, or early spring before budbreak. I want to prune back to the trunk to try to eliminate regrowth and suckering.
Close up of the brilliant red foliage of Japanese maple - Dan Gabriel Atanasie/Shutterstock There's nothing quite as breathtaking as a beautiful Japanese maple when it's displaying its stunning fall ...
While some Japanese maple varieties offer year-round interest with their delicate shapes and varied leaf colours in spring and summer, it's in autumn when their foliage truly shines. They turn into ...
DEAR JOAN: I have a pair of squirrels devouring my maple tree. They race up and down and then pause as far out on a branch as they dare and nibble on the places where new leaves are sprouting. Must be ...
If you've been looking for a shady tree that's as stunning as it is easy to care for, this cultivar could be the perfect ...