how to prune a Japanese maple ?

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shihtzumom Pearisburg, VA(Zone 7a) May 03, 2004

Does anyone have links or info on how to prune my Japanese maples?

Thanks,

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Padre St. Louis, MO(Zone 6b) Sep 04, 2004

I just came across your request as I was searching for some data on Japanese Maple disease. A few links are as follows: www.mountainmaples.com; www.eastbaynursery.com; www.sabot.org/articles/maple.html;Also search Garden Web, Japanese Gardens Forum; Hope these are some help, albeit, a bit late. Padre

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shihtzumom Pearisburg, VA(Zone 7a) Sep 07, 2004

Thanks Padre. I love these trees and want to be as creative as possible.
Kathy

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mdvaden Beaverton, OR Sep 12, 2004

In general, there is nothing too special about pruning those. It's done with nearly the same knowledge, science and skill as most other trees.

A good quality pruning book should help.

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treelover3 Minneapolis, MN(Zone 5a) Sep 13, 2004

Really, there is no reason to prune a Japanese Maple unless its branches are crossing or there is some other MAJOR problem.

The tree will look best (when mature) if you don't touch it other than to take care of crossing branches, etc.
Thanks,
Mike

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