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Never prune this type of tree in early spring (it just invites pests & disease)

Pruning this sappy tree in early spring is basically an open invitation for destructive fungus and troublesome pests — here's ...
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The Right Time—And Way—To Prune A Japanese Maple Tree

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Wet weather can bring on fungus that affects maples, other trees

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Anthracnose on a red maple. Q: The leaves of my red maple tree have some dark brown irregular spots near the tips, and they’re ...
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Why It Is Paramount That You Prune Your Japanese Maple

You only have to look at a Japanese maple to know why these trees are such popular additions to a garden. Between their cloud-like canopies and vibrant fall foliage, these trees are incredibly ...
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Should You Prune Japanese Maple in the Winter? What an Expert Recommends for Healthy Trees

Regardless of whether you grow a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) with an upright or weeping habit, its colorful fall foliage ...