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 ...

I love maple trees but do not have room for large trees on my small lot. I see a lot of Japanese maples. Are they good choices for our area? Other than flowering small trees, Japanese maples are the ...

Dear Neil: We have a home in the Hill Country. Friends in Alabama gave us a small “Bloodgood” Japanese maple. We have kept it in a large pot, but last year its leaves turned brown around the edges and ...

Q. I bought a small “Bloodgood” Japanese maple tree this spring in a 3-gallon pot but forgot to plant it until late June. After the wet spring, I was amazed that the soil in the garden was so dry. The ...

The jaw-dropping elegance of the Japanese maple’s vibrant colors and graceful appearance has inspired Japanese poets and artists for centuries. In Japan, the annual pilgrimage to view the tree’s ...

The vibrant colored foliage of maple trees makes a real visual impact and means they’re one of the best trees for fall color in the yard. There are many different varieties to choose from but the ...

There are dozens of plants that can lay claim to the moniker “Queen of the Garden” — the dogwoods, camellias, trilliums and more. But for year-long impact, six-continent adaptability (sorry Antarctica ...

Our front yard gets significant morning sun, and the backyard receives brutal afternoon sun in summer. We are considering a small 'Bloodgood' Japanese maple for the east-facing front yard, where it ...

Many people travel to New England in October to see the wonderful fall color in the deciduous forests. A large proportion of the color is provided by maples, including the sugar maple, red maple and ...