Q: My Japanese maple is behaving oddly. It has two types of leaves; part of it grows low to the ground with red leaves and the other grows straight up with green ones. How should I trim this strange ...
Have you ever thought about the shape of trees? How they grow tall and straight or have a weeping character to them? What makes some trees grow tall and straight while others weep? Both shapes are ...
Have you ever thought about the shape of trees? How they grow tall and straight or have a weeping character to them? What makes some trees grow tall and straight while others weep? Both shapes are ...
Q: A couple of years ago, I wrote to you about the sad state of my Japanese weeping maple tree. You told me to cut the dead part off and see what happens. Well, it is one breath away from heaven. How ...
Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: Is there a ...
WHAT: Weeping Japanese maple, or Omurayama acer palmatum, has deeply dissected, palm-shaped leaves that provide interest from spring until late fall. New foliage starts out bright orange around the ...
Tips on growing and grooming weepers: • Consider the space, then pick the variety that will fit in it at its mature size. • Don't plant a weeper too close to pathways. Most people underestimate the ...
The Japanese maple has no flowers to speak of. It is not a reservoir of life for native pollinators. It is somewhat expensive to buy and is slow to grow. Every garden should have one. Few other trees ...
My affection for the Japanese maple shows in the number and variety of Japanese maples in my yard. I have one next to my garage door with succulents growing under it. I have two in containers around ...