Specializing in Japanese Maples Since 1986

John Shearouse Japanese Maples

John Shearouse

John Shearouse has a high level of commitment and expertise in Japanese Maples. With a career spanning nearly 40 years, he has dedicated his career to the care of trees.

  • Georgia licensed grower for over 30 years

  • ISA Certified Arborist of many years

  • ISA TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualified)

  • GA Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator

  • Landscape Contractor for 25 years

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology from Piedmont University

John has an extensive amount of knowledge about the biological needs of Japanese Maple trees and how to manage their health and wellbeing. John has successfully used Japanese Maples on most projects. John also develops tree preservation plans for properties.

John owns and operates Shearouse Nursery, located in Lavonia, Georgia.

John Shearouse ISA Certified Arborist specializes in large Japanese Maple trees

John Shearouse’s family members in front of their Japanese Maple tree at their home.

Additional Services

Expert selection of trees and shrubs for a specific site.

Tree assessment and soil testing

Detailed Site Evaluation

Identification of problematic trees or shrubs that could lead to property damage or excessive maintenance

Prevention of expensive root damage to properties

Consulting services




Replacement Trees