Bloodgood Japanese maples (Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood') are small, rounded trees with thin branches growing from the trunk. The bark is a lovely shade of gray. The deep-red-purple leaves are outstanding ...

Among the trees I planted in my suburban yard, Japanese maples have grown beautifully. At first I was surprised, since I had (wrongly) assumed these beautiful creatures need a lot of special care. The ...

Japanese maples have captured the hearts of gardeners everywhere – or so it appears. Even those just starting will frequently place a maple right at the top of their wishlist. The enduring appeal of ...