With the right conditions and care, many Japanese maple trees can live to be over 100 years old. With age, however, your trees can appear tired and suffer from disease and weather damage.

Learn how to plant a Japanese maple tree in your own yard, and you'll soon understand why. These maples are compact, usually under 25 feet tall, grow slowly, seldom overtake a space.

Comments By Katherine McPhillips 12:21, Sun, Apr 6, 2025 Updated: 12:27, Sun, Apr 6, 2025 Pruning Japanese maple tree in spring can help them grow thicker branches with lots of buds (Image: Getty) ...

Japanese maples are thirsty trees with shallow roots which is why it is important to know how to keep them hydrated before the summer heat arrives Comments Lifestyle Katherine McPhillips and Ella ...

Japanese maples can quickly become damaged and wilt away in the hot weather, but there is a very easy way to protect the tree's leaves throughout summer. ByKatherine McPhillips 15:29, Sat, Jun 7 ...