They must have shade in afternoon. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram Coral Bark Japanese maple has green foliage (with handsome fall shades), but is most noted for its coral-red stems.

Freshly milled bark that has not been composted will slowly ... Martha Stewart also took to her blog to share top tips when caring for Japanese maples, claiming that “adding composted mulch ...

Mulch with bark or well-rotted garden compost after planting and every year after that." READ MORE: Gardening experts share ...

FAMED for their striking red, weeping, lacy leaves, Japanese maples can transform any garden ... add to the list is applying a fresh mulch of bark, straw or well rotted garden compost in April.