Remove dead tips after each winter. Remove suckers that sprout below the graft. Feed in March and November with Treetone. Re-mulch in November and June. Deep soak with Miracle-gro every 2 weeks the first two summers after planting. Limb-up lower branches over time to 6-7'. Spray with Horticultural Oil insecticide in March.
Interest:
Showy red stems all fall and winter on this upright growing Japanese Maple with green leaves