How Do You Move A Japanese Maple Tree?
Japanese maple trees with their feathery, multi-lobed foliage and many colors are prized focal points in home landscapes. They grow well in hardiness zones 4 to 8. In the U.S. that covers roughly the area from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Austin Texas and everything in between. Japanese maples come in many forms. An adult tree could be anywhere between 2 and 30 feet tall. The branches might be weeping, mounded or spreading. All these attributes make Japanese maples favorites for bonsai plantings. If it becomes necessary to move your Japanese maple tree, take every precaution to make sure it survives the move and thrives in its new location. Be patient and plan your project for fall if possible. This is when the tree will have the best chance to recover from the shock of the move. Japanese maples are most vulnerable in the spring and should not be disturbed then unless there is no choice. Examine the shape of your tree carefully from all angles. Decide which branches could be shortened wit
