Q. A lady has some Japanese maple trees that she has had in pots outside for 12 years! She says they are doing great but she is wondering if she should plant them in the ground. Jessica S. Silver City ...

Few plants have the fabulous foliage, elegant form and all year appeal possessed by the Japanese maples. Beautiful silhouettes in winter, vibrant new leaves in spring, billowing summer canopies and ...

Looking for a small tree to grow year-round in a pot on a patio? Japanese maples, dappled willow, some magnolias or even bougainvillea could work, depending on the space. Dear Helen: As a new resident ...

The houseplants are back inside, the pots of annuals have been emptied and the containers won’t be replanted until the spring. But in this rush to lay bare the winter garden, we may be missing an ...

Japanese maples (Acer palmatum and A. japonicum) are good candidates, as they are relatively small, grow slowly and have fibrous roots. Developed over centuries in Japan, these maples come in many ...

Living in an apartment or condo doesn't mean you can't grow a tree. The beautiful and versatile Japanese maple comes in a huge number of cultivars, with a wide range of sizes, colors and shapes. Some ...

Given its own pedestal, a nurtured maple would, after 10 years, become “an incredible specimen,” he said. If you want more heft in your planter tree, consider the work of professional gardener Nick ...