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12.06.2023 - 01:13 / gardenerspath.com / Joe Butler
How and When to Prune Maple TreesIf you’re the proud owner of a maple tree, congrats on having such an amazing plant in your landscape! The brilliant foliage and fall color of various Acer species makes them true works of art!
However, what sets a maple tree apart from, say, a statue or painting, is that a growing maple is never quite finished.
Once you put down the chisel or paintbrush, the art you’ve created is generally complete and ready for display. But when an Acer goes into the ground, a gardener’s work is just beginning.
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Besides properly cultivating the maple tree and providing preventive care to keep it free of pests and disease, a gardener will need to prune an Acer as it grows and develops.
This promotes health and vigor, along with improved aesthetics – all of which keeps the plant looking and feeling majestic and vibrant!
Even though trimming is a pretty simple process, it may prove to be a bit more complex than it looks to beginners.
Anyone who just starts cutting away without the proper know-how could impair the health of their beloved tree. Luckily, learning the proper technique is easy, and we’re here to help.
In this guide we’ll provide a simple breakdown of maple pruning practices, without putting you to sleep along the way.
Not that what we’re covering here isn’t a captivating topic – when learning about a subject like Acer trimming, I’m left scratching my head, wondering how anyone could nod off. It’s practically the Adderall of horticulture topics!
Here’s everything we’ll cover up ahead:
Why Prune a Maple Tree?The prospect of intentionally causing injury to a plant can make any green thumb wince,
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