Q&A – Should you prune Japanese maples, especially if they are touching the house?

Question:
Should you prune Japanese maples, especially if they are touching the house?

Answer:
Yes, you can prune Japanese maples. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond talks about how to do it by cutting the branch back to a point of growth. She also says you can do this any time of year.

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