From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially after their leaves fall. From a practical perspective, these maple trees are compact ...

Japanese maples, Acer palmatum, are popular, highly ornamental trees that add value and lustrous color to your landscape. Considered low maintenance, they grow well in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 7 ...

If there is one leaf shape everyone knows, it’s the maple leaf. Botanically, it’s known as palmately lobed. Just the other ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of the brilliant red foliage of Japanese maple - Dan Gabriel Atanasie/Shutterstock There's nothing quite as breathtaking ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close-up of an unspecified Japanese maple seed pod - Lois GoBe/Shutterstock Many home landscapers love the look of Japanese ...

To get the best display out of your Japanese maple tree, gardening experts have shared one “essential” task to get done in ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Japanese maple is one of the most versatile trees for any yard, patio, or ...

Sometimes, even after our best efforts, we end up planting the wrong tree. Last fall, in my search for the perfect Japanese Maple, I incorrectly planted a Chinese Maple instead. Being someone not ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While it feels nice to get a streak of warm weather in the winter, unseasonable weather conditions can wreak havoc on some of your ...

These beauties basically thrive on neglect.

Here's how to plant a Japanese maple tree and keep it thriving for years to come.