Regarding keeping your maple in the garage for the winter: Different
varieties of Acer palmatum vary in cold-hardiness and disease resistance. You should
find out the exact name of yours. Where did you get it? Are you sure you don't
have American red maple? Was it purchased as a bonsai starter?
Iris

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