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How to Graft Japanese Maple Trees

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Making a Grafting Cut

Lots of how to photos on this page. Grafting is done during the winter months when the scion wood is completely dormant.  In order to graft your own Japanese maple tree you’ll need a few supplies as well as a Japanese maple seedling that you can use as a root stock. Growing Japanese maple from… Click here to read more…

Growing Japanese Maples in Zone 4 or Lower

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Although Japanese maples thrive best in zones 5-9, they can be successfully grown in colder climates. An established Japanese maple can withstand temperatures down to zero degrees Fahrenheit on exposed parts. The roots can withstand temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Click here to find out what zone you are in. Cold weather isn’t… Click here to read more…

Growing Japanese Maples In Hot Climates

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Japanese maples generally grow in zones 5-9a. They grow reasonably well in areas like northern Florida, but growing can be tricky by the time you reach the central 9b zone. Year-long warm temperatures can cause a lack in the dormancy pattern. Strong sunlight, dry winds, or salty, alkaline soil can make growing difficult. It is… Click here to read more…

Braiding Japanese Maple Trees

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A Braided Japanese Red Maple Tree

It’s not done all that often, but the art of braiding three plants together into one plant creates a truly unique and unusual plant.  This photo is three Japanese Red Maple tree seedlings braided together to form one very interesting tree. This beautiful little tree was created by one of member/nursery owners, Thomas Propst from… Click here to read more…

Orange Japanese Maple

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Orange Japanese Maple

Unknown Orange Japanese Maple Okay, this is where I start kicking my own butt! This is what happened. A few years ago when I wasn’t in the nursery business . . . I guess I need to explain that; (Why I got out of the nursery business.) Anyway I wasn’t actively in the nursery business at the time,… Click here to read more…

Japanese Maple Leaf

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Proper identification of a Japanese maple leaf can be quiet difficult due to its similarities with other forms of maple trees and a few other plants. The following article will explain some of the key characteristics of a Japanese maple leaf and some of the concerns that may lead to a Japanese maple leaf growing… Click here to read more…

Japanese Maple ‘Waterfall’

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Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Waterfall’ ‘Waterfall’ is in the laceleaf weeping family of Japanese maples, but unlike the ones that most people are familiar with this one is not red in color.  It’s green and it is beautiful! This beautiful Japanese maple is right outside our dining room window.  Most of the time I spend working… Click here to read more…

Japanese Maples: Learn The Varieties

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Japanese Maples

There are a number of different types of Japanese maples available for purchase. Although they may look similar the leaves can change into very different colors which can lead to different effects for your garden. As well some species of Japanese maples are a little tougher and heartier than others and grow into different sizes…. Click here to read more…

Weeping Japanese Maple

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Weeping Japanese Maple

When setting your garden apart from others that may exist in the neighborhood or just doing something different than you have done previously, a good place to start is by breaking up the garden with new color and foliage. Wanted!  People Who Would Like to Get Paid for Growing Small Plants at Home  Click here…. Click here to read more…

Acer Palmatum Osakazuki

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Quite often when it comes to creating a colorful decorative garden arrangement most of the arrangement begins with some flowers and maybe some ferns to break it up. Many won’t think of using a tree to break up a garden arrangement and add color to your garden. The Acer Palmatum Osakuzuki is a form of… Click here to read more…

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