Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Magnolia tree ruined?, 0 by HoosierGreen

HoosierGreen wrote:
Oh... it's a red JAPANESE maple! That's different (I thought you meant it was an Acer rubrum red maple... big shade tree sapling), but GOOD since it won't have such a hard time looking nice again. The one large branch that is whitish is most likely dead. Wait until it leafs out and then you can "open it up" with some judicious pruning. If you fertilize it this spring and mulch it well, it should take off for you and look great by mid-summer. Maybe one of the JM experts can give you more advice on pruning. Check the Japanese Maple forum and post your photo there. If it's in full sun, it would probably benefit from a more protected exposure in your area. Hopefully, Davidsan will answer your posting with his always helpful advice.

I've included a photo of a nice Japanese maple so you have something to look forward to!