Learn how to prune a Japanese maple for a better looking and healthier tree.

In this video we look at the complete pruning process for Cut Leaf Maples, Acer palmatum dissectum or Japanese Maples. Removal of dead wood, crossing branches and allowing light into the canopy. Trimming will keep your Maple healthy and looking great.

This is a full demonstration from unpruned maple to a maple that will develop good form and shape.

Key Moments
00:00 When to Prune Japanese Maples
00:12 Pruning 12 year old Japanese maple Orangeolo
00:42 Types of branches that need pruning
00:53 Where to start
01:15 Identifying the dead wood.
01:20 Full Pruning Demonstration
17:33 After pruning

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