How to PROPERLY PRUNE a Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Katsura'

[@zoraimajurado9225]

beautiful video thank u very much for your care

[@llanbull]

Thanks. I have this type of maple and it looks like yours before you prune it and I'm lost on how to start pruning it. So I'm gonna start inside. Thanks for the tip.

[@jesusarmendariz9128]

Thank you for sharing Jonny,good information .

[@JonnyMaple]

You're welcome!

[@judithcollins2436]

Thank you :) I'm inspired to add another maple to my yard.

[@JonnyMaple]

You're welcome - there is always room for one more!

[@markmurray6357]

Very informative and useful. Thank you

[@d2aqua861]

Video for each tree since they're all unique in their own way.

[@JonnyMaple]

I hope to do more pruning videos for various Japanese Maple tree types in the future for sure!

[@annehellesnes686]

Very useful! Thank you so much!

[@razor2ts]

Best time to prune a Japanese maples is late spring after the first flush of leaves have hardened off & the sap flow has slowed right down, not before.

[@Rolandooo7]

Good clear video, thanks. Wondering, I have three small Acers in those garden center containers and ready to do small pruning this year, do you need to treat the pruning cuts with anti-fungus or something else similar? I once read somewhere especially Acers could have a tendency to get trouble from pruning cuts, so cinnamon is put on those cuts for anti-bacterial treatment? Is that true and or necessary? Does it help or harm the cuts in acers? Thanks in advance

[@ferrydejagher2033]

Nice and clear video!!

[@JonnyMaple]

Thanks!

[@boabysands123]

While I agree with your logic for how close to cut the small branches, I've also seen competent Acer and Bonsai growers advise in such removal cuts, something much more like a stub cut. The idea being to allow some space for the tree's natural dieback at a cut wound. It looks untidy and wrong, but they will return the next year to tidy up the cuts with a cut closer to the stem joint once the trees sealing/consolidation has settled. I'm still considering and testing both approaches, myself, as it's my first year having responsibility for the care of a few acers. All part of the learning process. I rewatched the relevant section and heard you mention the issue of leaving some space for dieback. The difference I'm seeing now is that the other demonstrations left easily 2cm of a stub for the dieback. Interesting...

[@JonnyMaple]

Thanks for that info.

[@annlyder8657]

Thank you x

[@ChristineYe-hb6nh]

Will you prune the red maple behind the Katsura, please?

[@juanitarichardson33]

Than you

[@slane_design]

looks nice! why did you leave the third one on the bottom that doesnt have any leaves?

[@JonnyMaple]

It does have a branch coming off of it with leaves that you cannot see in the video.

[@TS50ER]

Still somewhat confused as to when is the best time to prune. If you have a shaggy-looking tree now (May) , are you to wait until the buds are just breaking in spring the following year to prune?

[@Maples-and-cats]

You will ask 10 different people and you will get 10 different opinions about pruning.

[@TS50ER]

@@Maples-and-cats Truth.

[@JonnyMaple]

You can prune now and should still be fine, but the best time is around late February or early March.

[@stacya.gatewood2117]

@@JonnyMapleThat’s my question as well. It’s July now so I’ll wait until spring of next year. I’m so glad this video surfaced for me! More maple pruning videos please! I need help! Thank you

[@Akatsuki-En]

Like 100 whoop whoop