so make sure there is plenty of space between the tree and nearby companion plants. Just like Japanese maple, dwarf conifers such as dwarf Alberta spruce (shown here) come in a range of shapes ...

To manipulate the habit of the bonsai, wrap copper or aluminum wire around branches after the tree has resumed growth in ...

Grown in gardens worldwide, Acer palmatum is a species famed for its dramatic leaf displays in fall. One Japanese maple variety, Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood', for example, undergoes a dramatic ...

A dwarf tree is going to be a lot easier to manage in a bonsai pot.” Other traits in Japanese maple’s favor: it’s more forgiving when it comes to pruning; the flexible branches are easily ...