Q. A lady has some Japanese maple trees that she has had in pots outside for 12 years! She says they are doing great but she is wondering if she should plant them in the ground. Jessica S. Silver ...

Living in an apartment or condo doesn't mean you can't grow a tree. The beautiful and versatile Japanese maple comes in a huge number of cultivars, with a wide range of sizes, colors and shapes.

An unwelcome sign of spring in Cowlitz County: Disappearing Japanese maple trees. Last year thieves began hauling off potted and in-ground Japanese maples a few weeks before Mother's Day and ...

Japanese maples thrive in pots, and they needn’t be transplanted. (iStock) Question: I have two 'Garnet' Japanese maples that are about 4 feet tall. Both are planted in large pots. Can they be ...

Grow and train a Japanese maple bonsai tree like a pro with these expert tips.Love Japanese maples but not sure you have room for one in the yard? Grow it as a bonsai instead. Bonsai is an ancient art ...

A well-pruned, well-trained young Japanese maple will need much less pruning when mature. Potted Japanese maples need root pruning every two to four years. This isn’t as hard as it might seem.

The Japanese maple is little more tender and would appreciate some protection even in a winter-durable pot. In general, broad-leafed evergreens are more susceptible to winter damage in pots than ...

“Japanese maples can also be subject to damage through harsh winds, frozen soil and intense sun. If your Japanese maple is potted, try to move the plant somewhere away from the harsh conditions.