They are usually tough and resilient, but brown foliage is a sign that your tree is not happy. Here are five common causes ...

A Japanese maple tree is an ornamental tree that belongs primarily to the species Acer palmatum. There are hundreds of varieties of Japanese maples of varying sizes, forms, leaf types and colors.

Learn how to plant a Japanese maple tree in your own yard, and you'll soon understand why. These maples are compact, usually under 25 feet tall, grow slowly, seldom overtake a space.

Q. A lady has some Japanese maple trees that she has had in pots outside for 12 years! She says they are doing great but she is wondering if she should plant them in the ground. Jessica S. Silver ...

To keep your Japanese maples healthier and as vibrant as ever during the hot season, one simple task proves to be crucial.

A case study The solution is easy. Here's an actual case study on a small Japanese maple I purchased from a high-quality garden center. The dwarf maple was purchased in a 7-gallon plastic pot.

'Crimson Queen' has been the standard bearer of red, laceleaf maples for years. This sturdy, graceful tree stays blood red all season, changing to beautiful scarlet in autumn.

Even some of the less hardy species, such as beautiful Japanese maples, can be grown in pots and containers - and sheltered over winter if they can't be grown in the ground in your region. There ...