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The group of small ornamental shade trees lumped under the name Japanese maples, Acer palmatum and A. japonicum, and their many hybrids, are very popular with gardeners and plant enthusiasts. Most of the questions we receive about problems with Japanese…
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Posted on by Maryland Grows
Q: Most of my Japanese maples are still full of dead leaves. They never exfoliated in the fall to leave bare branches. Will this affect new growth in the spring? Should I just let them be? A: We have received…
Read MoreCategory: Lawn & Garden Tags: Author:Christa, botany, Japanese maples, leaf abscission, leaf marcescence, Trees