The link Pruning Japanese Maples includes additional information about the best ways to prune your Japanese maple. – Jan Gano, OSU Extension Master Gardener Fallen fir needles. Oregonian file photo.

Zurns Tree Farm Bremerton. Noble fir and Norway Spruce U-cut, wreaths, gift shop, 9 a.m.-dusk daily through Dec. 18, 9733 W. Belfair Valley Road, Bremerton (360-275-2028).