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Emily Smith

Horticultural experts reveal the best time to prune Acer trees – to avoid sap bleeding

Picture of woman pruning acer green maple tree in garden with shears.

With summer slowly coming to an end, gardeners will start thinking about pruning. Acer trees, however, need to be pruned with caution – only in specific months of the year.

As one of the best trees for pots, Acers are a popular addition to gardens as they bring not only an interesting shape of leaf to your space but wonderful deep colours too. Even after summer is over, these are plants that will introduce autumn colour to your garden and help keep your space looking lively.

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