Re: [SG] Pruning Japanese Maple

That's correct, Kemberly.

And prune branches that are rubbing against each other, causing breaks in
the bark that could allow disease to enter. It also makes the tree look
better.

John G. Adney
Marion, Iowa (proud owner of three new Japanese maples)

-----Original Message-----
From: Kemberly McLain <Mclainakag@AOL.COM>
To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU <shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Date: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 2:08 PM
Subject: [SG] Pruning Japanese Maple


>Hello All-
>
>A couple of weeks ago there was a discussion on the planting of Japanese
>Maples.  Well I've just planted my first of this lovely tree.  I would like
>to know if anyone has any pointers on the pruning of these wonderful trees.
>
>I once saw on the Gardener's Diary (Erica Glausner) interviewing someone
who
>had a wonderful collection of these....they recommended pruning on the
inside
>for airflow...Is this correct?  To me the pruning looked somewhat like you
>would a bonsai....is this correct?
>
>My little tree is not big enough to prune but if I don't ask now while I'm
>thinking about it I will forget....any help with this will be much
>appreciated.
>
>Happy Gardening
>
>Kemberly McLain
>Katy, Texas  Zone 9
>
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