How to Prune A Japanese Maple - JAPANESE MAPLES!

[@chrisjewel1071]

Dang! Thanks for the shout out Tim! I do love pruning cutleafs! I look forward to it every year! I keep pictures of all of my customers trees so I can see the transformation each year! Thanks y’all! MR MAPLE PODCAST!!!!

[@MrMapleShow]

Hey now we just need you guest star sometime!

[@andyjones5482]

Do you have a link to yours work? I'd like to see some examples

[@paulagarrett3758]

Subscribed today. Learning lots! Thank you and God bless back!

[@MrMapleShow]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@natemullen5868]

enjoy watching all these recent how to videos you have posted , so informative and fun to watch, keep them up!

[@dustyacres]

Just found your channel. Sweet. Thanks so much for all the tips, will be looking forward to more great videos

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

This presentation is a gift to all novice growers of Japanese maples. Thank you.

[@InvertYourSoul]

Thanks guys I work on a property with two Japanese maples that haven't been tended to in years and took some heavy damage after a really bad winter, with your advice I am sure I can get these beautiful plants to good health again.

[@MrMapleShow]

Thanks so much!

[@rufftastic]

MrMaple Podcast! Let's go! Super pumped for this video.

[@MrMapleShow]

Thank you!

[@rufftastic]

@@MrMapleShow quick question, do your plants bought around now or February already have fertilizer? Or would you recommend in general just not fertilizing until the second year of growth

[@anthonyhill8815]

Good video- thanks for the info and I certainly enjoy the humor thrown in. Keep the videos coming.

[@garymikami1992]

Thanks you guys!!! I forget to mention the Maple I sent you the photo, was 1 of 2 we purchased from you, as you can see it's thriving & healthy! Thanks on the prune tips, put my fears to rest Gary

[@MrMapleShow]

Awesome thanks

[@candma4240]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you, Mr. Maple! 🍁

[@MrMapleShow]

Thanks for watching

[@pamfox1601]

THANKS 4 a GREAT educational HOW 2 PRUNE video 🎉 Love your dialog that makes your vids so AWESOME 👌

[@MrMapleShow]

Thank you so much!

[@sammysworld5485]

Hi Tim & Matt! Your channel has been a valuable tool to educate others on this important topic. Thank you for further explaining late summer pruning a JM for size control. ❤

[@MrMapleShow]

Very welcome

[@Nicholas-db5sl]

Definitely very important to keep cleaning your pruning scissors with each cut. I lost two Shaina JMs a while back as a result of not doing so. Infection set-in and I had lost each of them within weeks. I now use Rubbing Alcohol which I had bought off Amazon and spray wet my pruning scissors after each cut. I’m taking no chances as they say! But my approach to pruning is to remove dead, diseased , damaged and also branches that are showing signs of growing back into the main central branches! I have made my pruning late season but will make my next pruning session on some of my JMs early next Spring - as long as no frost is forecast here in the UK.

[@SidneyBarnes-k5e]

Can you still prune in early spring (late March-early April if tree is already leafed out? 0:21

[@MrMapleShow]

I don’t after they leaf out

[@vilsan.r.9875]

18:56 so that cut is intended for vertical growth?

[@MrMapleShow]

Yes

[@robinchester4265]

Thanks for the great advice. I almost pruned this fall. Now I will wait till March.

[@MrMapleShow]

Glad to help!

[@cellodot]

Such great information! Thank you!

[@MrMapleShow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pquach00]

Thank you so much for the info! I planted my first maple a couple of months ago and looking forward to giving it a "haircut". Thanks!

[@rajeshmarfatia4250]

Despite being involved in landscape architecture, horticulture, and Bonsai for over 20 years, it's always worthwhile revisiting these important tips and techniques. Brilliant educational video worthwhile for anyone of any level.

[@MrMapleShow]

Thanks so much for your kinds words

[@sylviashield5854]

Thank you Matt and Tim. This was an excellent video. As always full of useful ,informative facts. To watch you prune was awesome!!!!!

[@mapledelight]

Anyone got links to Chris Jewel that they mentioned ? Great show, thanks from Lake District Uk. They love it in this area !

[@MrMapleShow]

Not on KZbin just a friend. I’ll try to get some good video sometime

[@mapledelight]

@MrMaple Show thanks there.

[@lheiser2]

Wow. I need to prune some of my maples. Thank you so much for this video. Will refer back to this information many time.

[@HiddenAgendas]

my bloodgood isn't look too good. Not a full as my other trees. Like it's balding. I use to prune it every fall. I will now try pruning it in the spring to see if it will give it more vigor. Would like it to be more lush and have more leaves.

[@paulhartshorn8880]

Thanks for the great video. I am curious as to what type of pruners you guys are using. I would like to get a pair!

[@MrMapleShow]

Joshua Roth pro grade

[@MrMapleShow]

Thanks for watching!

[@georgepalmerin4514]

Dama damne you guys are great love this channel will spread the word.

[@missinmayberry7289]

So happy to find this video. I just bought an Autumn Moonrise 🍁 on markdown because of damaged branches. I will tidy him up in March. Thank you, guys.

[@MrMapleShow]

Wonderful!

[@brandonjohnson2728]

YES!!! Thank y'all so much for this video it cleared up so many questions I had I feel much more confident now and empowered! Also congrats on landing such an amazing sponsor!! That company is AMAZING 😉 keep up the great work

[@mapledelight]

And what are those clippers called ?

[@MrMapleShow]

Joshua Roth

[@madelaine3209]

I live in Texas and this summer weather dried out the top half of my 6 years old tree. Can I just got off the top half since it is with all dead on top and alive on bottom half? Thank you for you video.

[@MrMapleShow]

Yeah spring is the best time but it’s always ok to remove dead wood

[@KyleMartinInNC]

Hey guys, 7b here, not to far from you. This is a great video, definitely what I needed for the 2 I have right now that are about 8 yrs old. Love the sponsor drop in & pruning faces! We are looking to move this year so all of my plans for trees / plants are on hold, but will be buying from you guys as soon as I can! MRMAPPLE PODCAST

[@winterwraith1934]

If you’re not moving for a couple of months (or cross country)you could look into air layering some branches of your existing trees so you can take ‘em to your new place. There’s quite a few videos on how to do this if you don’t know how; I recommend the ones on Heron’s nursery channel. Cheers!

[@winterwraith1934]

Ok, this is the one I had in mind. Hope it helps… kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn3ZYnenjJ6mrs0

[@janicetighe158]

I is now early May...my newest Bloodgood did not leaf out...I was told not to prune but I did lightly prune to encourage it to grow...I realize I volcanoed the trunk over the winter...so I opened it up...I added root stimulant thinking maybe that was the problem being a new planting...I just added and other mild nutrient to help. I can tell it is not dead but I don't know if it will come back..

[@_Sunmaker_]

How high do you normally want your lowest limb on a 10 ft tree? Do you keep the limbs below the shortest limb trimmed back to about 1 ft to feed the trunk but not take growth from the leader?

[@MrMapleShow]

Really just depends on the garden and location. If it is near a walk way long term I may want it above my head. If it is a specimen with some room I may want it to be more multi stemmed

[@LionelRoyL]

Great Thank you guys

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Thank you for this demonstration. What are those little pruners called that you used today.

[@MrMapleShow]

Joshua Roth pro grade bonsai pruners

[@carolficorilli9768]

Great video. I got a red Japanese maple recently from a Nursery online-got it thorugh the mail. The plant has a rootball but is a long twig. How do you work with a long twig? No leaves, etc has a little bud at the top.

[@MrMapleShow]

I would let it grow a few years before shaping

[@michellegilliard9572]

Thank you so much boys, you've really taken away the fear of looking after my Japanese Maple, I'm so grateful, thank you! Huge respect.......🐦☮️🙏

[@Ulkmeistert]

Thanks for taking the time to elaborate on this topic, it has somehow been quite the discussion.. Also love the acer griseum back there and how it contrasts with the rhododendron!!

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Such a helpful video. Thank you!

[@MrMapleShow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ths3900]

Good information. I have about 4 trunks coming up from the base.

[@lindamiller394]

Thank you for your information. I appreciate it.

[@AndrewLovejoy]

Thank you for this video! What is that bush behind you?

[@MrMapleShow]

Native rhododendron

[@AndrewLovejoy]

Thanks, now I have something else to get 😬

[@connierobbins761]

Found you guys today and learned so much in just a few mins. Can't wait to get started on my Japanese maple.Just the right time in Tennessee. Thanks for all the info.

[@MrMapleShow]

Best of luck!

[@stephenhumma4772]

Nice job. Did a big Improvement

[@victoria-louisevalois1323]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@ohagen6454]

Excellent vid! Where can I get a pair of those pruning snips?

[@MrMapleShow]

I typically get Joshua Roth ones. Google them or try Amazon

[@ohagen6454]

Tx!

[@luissuarezwatts5334]

Mr Maple podcast. Fantastic video guys 🙏

[@LitlPoot]

Great video and information ... I LOVE to prune and after watching you two I'm a bit more confident that I'm doing most things correctly!!! One thing I always keep in mind, I was told once that a butterfly should be able to soar thru a japanese maple without touching it wings on any branch ... and I also keep in mind that mistakes happen, but just like a good (or bad) haircut - it'll grow back and be okee dokee. Thanks for all the info, inspiration and encouragement - I, for one, certainly do appreciate it all !!!

[@Silver87sc]

I know it's not a Japanese maple, but the Shantung I have... mentioned that one before, I found some girdling roots and cut them off, exposed the flare and the bald tips are finally getting to grow. I'd LIKE to thin out the canopy a little for air flow, but am I too late in the season? It's young, 30 gal planted last November. I was told not to touch it for one year. At all. Under any circumstances unless spring is dead. I'm not sure if the tree has something though. The leaves (in my opinion) are starting to discolor, shrivel slightly and some (not many) are falling off at a very small size. I don't want to prune it and accidentally make anything worse. But I think it could use a light pruning to help out grow better. Especially since there were some pretty tight roots that were probably inhibiting it (I've noticed a flush of new leaves since taking those off) Really appreciate yalls knowledge, thank you 😊 🙏

[@TheRad247]

Thanks for the video. I have a modest Acer collection (18 trees) mainly grown in 1/2 wooden barrels that I started about 9 years ago. Any chance of an update on how this pruning turned out in the following year?

[@MrMapleShow]

Yeah will do

[@kgm6195]

Good evening - I watched your pruning video and worked diligently to groom my 20+yr old lace leaf. We had extreme weather in zone 7 in Dec/Jan. with temps at 0 for several hours and snow. We always cover /tarp our maple, and we had two lights under the tarp, but we still suffered loss. What was an eye catching, jaw dropping dwarf lace leaf - now has large holes in the canopy. There are several new shoots coming off the trunk of the tree. I have always fertilized with camellia food. Other than pruning, babying, and fertilizing, what can I do to hope in the next few years that I can get this tree back to its top condition? Thanks for all the help from the pruning video. I had plenty of dead portions on the lace leaf.

[@MrMapleShow]

Vigorous pruning in early spring before it leafs will give the most gains in growth. Liquid fertilizers also work great. These are the main steps to recovering. Sometimes heat lights can activate them and cause more harm. I’ve had that happen before

[@benjaminwilkinson6580]

April 12th in Ontario pruning my potted Japanese maple; had deadwood because a rabbit chewed the trunk bark, seems to be healing well, but that side of the tree is damaged

[@SidneyBarnes-k5e]

Can you still prune in early spring (late March-early April if tree is already leafed out?

[@MrMapleShow]

Best to prune before

[@miagintz1858]

Thank you for the video, I have a bunch of Japanese maples and needed help pruning. I was wondering what kind of pruning scissors you are using in the video?

[@robertcorley4861]

I live in Durham, NC. Should I also wait until mid March before I print my Japanese Maple?

[@MrMapleShow]

Yes that should be good

[@robertcorley4861]

@@MrMapleShow thanks so much! I have another question about a sugarberry tree, if you happen to know….

[@robertcorley4861]

@@MrMapleShow -we purchase our home in Durham last summer. The yard was not fully maintained. We have a tall, mature sugarberry tree on the back corner of our backyard. So many bugs!!! Ants and all kinds of bugs! What is the best way to minimize the bugs and ants? (I am wondering if it has to do with the upkeep of the tree. Except for lots of knobby or mini mesa like bark, the tree looks healthy. Ideas?

[@aitzaacosta7571]

Excellent video. The pruning of maples is like pruning orchard trees or roses. Had some laughs with your occurrences.

[@Peggysue661]

Excellent info!

[@williamfry5056]

Love it. Thanks Matt and Tim! Great info as usual.

[@joebruhin2098]

Very good video my friends...About a month ago I planted a mature Shishigashira that was never pruned. I really would like to get in there and open it up and shape it. It's almost June do you it's ok to do it now or would you wait till late winter (March)? Good luck today with the open house!

[@MrMapleShow]

I wish wait until then for the best results

[@stephenkendall839]

Great video. Cannot wait for the weeper version. I have an Inaba Shidare that has all its branches on one side of the plant. How would I encourage branches on the other side?

[@chrisjewel1071]

Depends on why all the branches are on one side. Is it planted up against a house? Or does it only get sun on one side? You can always twist and stake one of the branches in the upright position and let it grow for a year

[@MrMapleShow]

Typically they do even out. You can prune to encourage but sometimes staking up a leader and letting it make an umbrella is an easy way to reshape too

[@stephenkendall839]

@@chrisjewel1071 no it is in full sun in the morning and not against a wall etc. does look like it though.

[@Alotofpeoplelikeme]

Mr.maples is the sponsor hahaha you bet it Is :)

[@delainechildress1838]

Hi there! Are you planning an open house this summer/year??

[@MrMapleShow]

Yes we are hoping to announce for Memorial Day soon

[@cecilall4150]

Outstanding!🤗

[@Zach-ls1if]

When you live in a big garden like I do the time to prune is when you are next to the plant with pruners in hand lol!

[@momentumintheblackmustang3651]

great show guys!

[@ridzz10]

I have a very small yard so want to keep my JMs small. I keep hearing never cut the leader of a tree because it will sprout more leaders. But how do i keep the tree at around 6 - 7 foot if I can never cut the leader?

[@MrMapleShow]

Not possible for most it will require trimming heavy unless you start with a very dwarf cultivar

[@joshlang8247]

Is there anything wrong with training the competing leaders on a 1-3 gallon plant to begin creating the canopy?

[@lazarosuarez3825]

Thanks a lot for this video! If it posible to do a video but about roots problem? Greetings from 🇨🇭

[@edieparsu8857]

So much helpful information thank you!!! MRMAPLE PODCASTS

[@vln4443]

Thank you for the tips, wished you could talk as you work for those of us with limited time! :0)

[@nanchapman7047]

In Canada when do you prune a Japanese maple tree. Today Is March 20 and we still have some snow. Do you wait till,April,when there is no snow usually. I imagine where you are it is quite warm already.

[@MrMapleShow]

We are about 3-4 weeks from leaf here so I would time it similarly for you

[@benthebritishgardenguy4860]

Very helpful, thank you 🙏🏻

[@msboku]

So the buds have started is it OK to prune the Japanese maple? It’s mid April

[@MrMapleShow]

Should be good time

[@sheilafrazier5635]

Can you root branches from a Japanese red maple

[@MrMapleShow]

Sometimes but they do lot do as well as grafts. Check out our video on why they are grafted

[@parkashh6508]

Great video

[@gardeningbytheseatofyourplants]

Great info! Japanese Maples are tough to keep trimmed. I like your approach!I'm still struggling at 204 subscribers on my little gardening channel but I'll get there one day! Don't give up on your dreams guys! Keep grinding

[@kushcraft9914]

🍁👍 Good to know ! Thanks guys !

[@MrMapleShow]

Our pleasure!

[@karizma0121]

You answered so many questions! Thank you! MRMAPLE GIFTCARD

[@VelvetMarmoset]

Do you have a link for the gentleman you mentioned as being a pruning artist on Facebook? It sounded like “Chris Jewel” but I’m not certain what you said.

[@MrMapleShow]

No he doesn’t have a professional page he is just a friend. Maybe we can get some cameos soon

[@GerardoPrats]

Asking the right questions

[@chuckciali2027]

Who did tube trim ? Cris Jules? Love you two. We have about 35 Japanese maples

[@chuckciali2027]

Utube

[@anhbausa6111]

Great info 👍🏻 MRMAPLE PODCAST.

[@sailorPinata]

would have loved to have your explanation at each step you took while trimming it :)

[@MrMapleShow]

New videos coming soon on trimming coral barks

[@cindyengland9669]

I'm glad you did this

[@MahpiyaNotah]

Man, these guys are so dope.

[@MrMapleShow]

Thanks for watching.

[@dasledogg64]

Great sponsor!

[@tabatude5364]

Where should I plant my blood good in accordance to the full size?

[@MrMapleShow]

They get around 20 ft in 20 years and can take sun up to zone 8

[@allenasutton4041]

#japanese maples! Thanks for the informative video!

[@kaylac3367]

Oh heavens! Thank you for this! I'm new to growing Japanese maples and wasn't sure if I was pruning properly. Turns out I am. Whew! Question: I have a redbark and last year when we had the 2 freezes it just looked like a big popsicle. It killed the top 2/3 of the tree. I waited until almost fall to see if it was going to do anything on that part. It didn't so I cut it out. It now has long new branches on the bottom remaining trunk. Will it still grow into a normal size redbark? If you have any suggestions I'll gladly take them. Thanks. I live in zone 7a middle TN.

[@annrankin2977]

I have the same situation with my tree. The frost really damaged it last yr. I have branches coming out on the bottom of the trunk. The main leader is dead. Will it still grow into a normal size tree?

[@charismagordon6246]

Do you prune a new planted tree also my leaves are burnt I just placed a shade over it I live in zone 8 . I truly need help saving my baby also clay ground . Thank You 🙏

[@micheller3297]

Hi. God bless!!!! Have a great day!!!!!! # Japanese maples!!!!!!!

[@beadyr4810]

My maple needs to be repositioned so the canopy is over the yard not the the sidewalk. Any tips on how to do this so I don’t damage the tree.

[@MrMapleShow]

The best time to move a Japanese maple is when it’s out of leaf

[@matthewnelson2830]

Great video. I'd be neat to see how the tree flushes out.

[@Acer_Nico]

Good video. Show the plant again when it has all leaves.

[@remcoeveneput4531]

i heard today from a professional in Belgium that bacterias eventually coming from the cut can go deeper in the tree because of the sap already running in it, the more i search the more i'm lost :D

[@MrMapleShow]

Typically this wouldn’t be an issue unless the grafter wasn’t cleaning his knife and cutters

[@noriejoson8914]

I was a bit startled at how much you guys took off. Granted, you took the twiggy growth and didn't take off the thicker branches. Mr Maple Podcast.

[@JD-tw3ov]

Gramps used wood glue over the wound in the tree after pruning.

[@ivyandroses25]

You guys are a great team, this was so informative and you're so right about everyone having different opinions on pruning! I started laughing watching your faces cutting even before your joke. 😁 It's important to concentrate, lol. My question for you is for variegated Maples. I have a 7 gal Oridono Nishiki and was wondering about how much pruning I should do for the best coloration? Your video about it says a "slight" trim but I'm not sure how much that is? An inch or less? Should I clip every branch early each Spring?

[@MrMapleShow]

I’ll try to make a video on that soon! Trimming back new growth to a few buds and taking out twiggy growth like we did in this video is what I recommend

[@ivyandroses25]

@@MrMapleShow Wow, awesome! Thanks so much for your reply! I will give it a trim this weekend and see how it goes. Nothing prettier than those Springtime JM colors!

[@brianm988]

Great advice 👍 and super important to have Mr. Miyagi face when clients are watching me prune..... keeps them from asking too many questions lol Great video guys.

[@MrMapleShow]

Thanks!!!

[@marcialambert3534]

Can you do one on pruning a weeping variety?

[@MrMapleShow]

Coming soon!

[@cbrusharmy]

Excellent stuff. Look forward to the lace leaf video!

[@gilbertcamarena5271]

Does Aaron from California make videos about bonsai tree?