"Suckers are a key area to prune on Japanese maples. These are 'new growth' typically emanating from the trunk base or nearby ground area. Suckers can siphon vital nutrients meant for your tree ...
Pruning is essential for promoting healthy plant growth by removing dead and diseased branches - yet getting it wrong could be catastrophic, sometimes even resulting in the demise of the plant.
Not only that, keeping on top of the size of a tree or shrub can also help to improve its appearance. According to the experts at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Japanese maples are ...