Q: We would like to plant a Japanese maple tree next to our house. Before we go shopping, do you have any suggestions on choosing a tree and growing it properly? A: A well-grown Japanese maple, Acer ...

From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially after their leaves fall. From a practical perspective, these maple trees are compact ...

Dear Roger: Japanese maples look especially good this fall. I have one. I want to add more. I have a large lot, but I have to garden on a budget. Any suggestions? — Jennine Davidson, Laurinburg Dear ...

Japanese maples, also called acers, are known for their stunning leaves and dramatic autumn colours. The plant’s leaves turn a beautiful shade of orange, red and yellow before the leaves fall. The ...

Dear Roger: I have one Japanese maple, a light green lace-leaf. I want to add more types. I saw so many beautiful ones last fall. I have a large lot, but I have to garden on a budget. Any suggestions?

Japanese maples, also known as acer palmatum, are popular plants that can be found in gardens up and down the country. They’re famous for their pretty, autumnal-coloured leaves and are also fairly ...

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 ...