Can I remove the tops of my Japanese maple bushes?
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Can i remove top of my jap maple bushes
This is a good time to prune them. Hope they survive.
Yes. You can prune the dead branches. It’s usually advised to just prune 1/3 of the branches a year so that the plant doesn’t go into shock.
Ok so i can get saw out and take entire top off just above the new growth
Yes, as long as the roots are still alive, the tree should continue to grow.
I would also suggest to get some appropriate fertilizer and incorporate some clean fresh soil into the ground where the tree is planted, to try to rejuvenate it.