A large Japanese maple tree with fall foliage in a landscaped backyard. - 4nadia/Getty Images You only have to look at a Japanese maple to know why these trees are such popular additions to a garden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy.

Just a few cuts can maintain their natural beauty. Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) aren’t going to provide shade over your backyard patio, but these ornamental trees can be the focal point of your ...

Pruning Japanese maples is vital for their care, but many gardeners struggle with the proper method. Poor pruning techniques can "destroy their beautiful shape and foliage", cautioned Jessica Walliser ...