Q&A – How do I prune my Japanese maple? It was damaged by a late frost.
Question:
How do I prune my Japanese maple? It was damaged by a late frost.
Answer:
Certified Arborist Wes Hopper recommends giving the tree a light fertilizer to promote new leaf growth. Then prune off only the dead branches. It will eventually fill back in. When it does prune it to shape.
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How do I prune my Japanese maple? It was damaged by a late frost.
Answer:
Certified Arborist Wes Hopper recommends giving the tree a light fertilizer to promote new leaf growth. Then prune off only the dead branches. It will eventually fill back in. When it does prune it to shape.
Related Videos:
Japanese Maple Basics
How do I keep the limbs of my Japanese maples from dying?
Should you prune Japanese maples, especially if they are touching the house?
Related Resource:
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