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Japanese Maple Pruning: Why Thinning Beats Severe Reduction

A homeowner wanted to reduce a ‘Bloodgood’ Japanese maple by one-third, but an expert refused, recommending thinning instead. The long-term solution for a tree too large for its site is replacement with a dwarf variety. Photos illustrate the unsightly results of excessive pruning on Japanese maples. A Fine Gardening guide on proper pruning techniques is recommended for reference.

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Japanese maple badly pruned (photo courtesy Lyle Collins www.southerntrillium.com)

Japanese maple badly pruned (photo courtesy Lyle Collins www.southerntrillium.com)

Japanese maple badly pruned (photo courtesy Lyle Collins www.southerntrillium.com)

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