Figuring out how to prune a weeping Japanese maple can be a bit daunting, especially when confronted with a specimen that has been ignored for a few years so that it now looks a bit like Medusa having a really bad hair day.

All Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) can be pruned nearly year-round without much harm to the tree. However, winter is best because without leaves, you can see what you're doing. Read More »