Tree Talk: Japanese Maples

There are few plants as elegant as the Japanese Maple. With their leaves that come in a variety of eye-catching shapes from strongly lobed to almost frilly and their range of stunning colors, it’s hard to find a tree that makes more of a statement. Plant Doctor Nick Macaluso is here to tell you how to plant and care for Japanese Maples here in the High Desert, including how to pick a spot in your yard where they’ll be happy, how to properly plant them, and when to prune.