Re: [SG] Pruning Japanese Maple
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Pruning Japanese Maple
- From: K* D* <K*@AOL.COM>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 23:22:31 EDT
Kemberly,
I love Jap. maples and each year I order some from Forest Farm (they cost
about $14.95, so I can experiment without spending a fortune). My problem is
winter hardiness in zone 5. Some will survive, some won't. As far as
pruning, I try to do a bonsai thing, I have even used wires to train a couple
of small growers. The problem I'm having is that my pruning seems to end up
(at least this year) removing dead areas. I don't think they really need a
lot of pruning unless you're trying for a certain look. However, you will
get crisscrossed branches that will obviously need pruning.
Kay Dye, Edelstein, IL Zone 5
In a message dated 6/9/99 2:08:59 PM Central Daylight Time,
Mclainakag@AOL.COM writes:
<<
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.
>>
