How to PROPERLY PRUNE a Japanese Maple Tree

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How to PROPERLY PRUNE a Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Katsura'

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Follow along as I demonstrate how to properly prune a Japanese Maple tree using an Acer palmatum 'Katsura' as an example.
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@llanbull 2 күн бұрын

Thanks. I have this type of maple and it looks like yours before you prune it and I'm lost on how to start pruning it. So I'm gonna start inside. Thanks for the tip.

@markmurray6357 17 күн бұрын

Very informative and useful. Thank you

@jesusarmendariz9128 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing Jonny,good information .

@JonnyMaple 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@razor2ts 3 ай бұрын

Best time to prune a Japanese maples is late spring after the first flush of leaves have hardened off & the sap flow has slowed right down, not before.

@d2aqua861 3 ай бұрын

Video for each tree since they're all unique in their own way.

@JonnyMaple 3 ай бұрын

I hope to do more pruning videos for various Japanese Maple tree types in the future for sure!

@judithcollins2436 2 ай бұрын

Thank you :) I'm inspired to add another maple to my yard.

@JonnyMaple 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome - there is always room for one more!

@ferrydejagher2033 3 ай бұрын

Nice and clear video!!

@JonnyMaple 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@annlyder8657 3 ай бұрын

Thank you x

@ChristineYe-hb6nh 26 күн бұрын

Will you prune the red maple behind the Katsura, please?

@juanitarichardson33 Ай бұрын

Than you

@boabysands123 3 ай бұрын

While I agree with your logic for how close to cut the small branches, I've also seen competent Acer and Bonsai growers advise in such removal cuts, something much more like a stub cut. The idea being to allow some space for the tree's natural dieback at a cut wound. It looks untidy and wrong, but they will return the next year to tidy up the cuts with a cut closer to the stem joint once the trees sealing/consolidation has settled. I'm still considering and testing both approaches, myself, as it's my first year having responsibility for the care of a few acers. All part of the learning process. I rewatched the relevant section and heard you mention the issue of leaving some space for dieback. The difference I'm seeing now is that the other demonstrations left easily 2cm of a stub for the dieback. Interesting...

@JonnyMaple 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that info.

@slane_design 3 ай бұрын

looks nice! why did you leave the third one on the bottom that doesnt have any leaves?

@JonnyMaple 3 ай бұрын

It does have a branch coming off of it with leaves that you cannot see in the video.

@TS50ER 3 ай бұрын

Still somewhat confused as to when is the best time to prune. If you have a shaggy-looking tree now (May) , are you to wait until the buds are just breaking in spring the following year to prune?

@Maples-and-cats 3 ай бұрын

You will ask 10 different people and you will get 10 different opinions about pruning.

@TS50ER 3 ай бұрын

@@Maples-and-cats Truth.

@JonnyMaple 3 ай бұрын

You can prune now and should still be fine, but the best time is around late February or early March.

@stacya.gatewood2117 21 күн бұрын

@@JonnyMapleThat’s my question as well. It’s July now so I’ll wait until spring of next year. I’m so glad this video surfaced for me! More maple pruning videos please! I need help! Thank you