How to Prune a Japanese Maple - Fine Gardening

It takes almost a lifetime to shape a tree with a beautiful trunk and refined, intricate ramification. In this episode, I’ll show you how to properly transplant Acer palmatum—a variety every bonsai enthusiast should have in their collection at least once, if the climate allow. Working on the roots and rootball of Acer palmatum is surprisingly straightforward. And if you follow my guidance, your tree can, over the decades, become a true masterpiece. So don’t waste any more time—immerse yourself i