Around the world, maple trees are a popular choice for shade and color. All maples are Acer species, belonging to a group of deciduous trees that is actually fairly diverse, ranging from the tall ...

When it comes to choosing a tree for a landscape, homeowners consider many things. Some plant trees for their aesthetic appeal, while others do so for their fruit. However, there are also many people ...

Each week, the Intro to Trees of Indiana web series will offer a sneak peek at one species from the book, paired with an ID That Tree video from Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee to help ...

A close-up of an unspecified Japanese maple seed pod - Lois GoBe/Shutterstock Many home landscapers love the look of Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) for their garden or yard, and it's easy to see ...

I hope you are planning a spring trip to the azalea garden at Stephen F. Austin State University. This Easter weekend would be a perfect time for a visit. When you stop by, you will notice there are ...

Many people travel to New England in October to see the wonderful fall color in the deciduous forests. A large proportion of the color is provided by maples, including the sugar maple, red maple and ...

Moorhead - The box elder may be the Rodney Dangerfield of the tree world. Dismissed for its irregular form, weak wood and association with box elder bugs, the lowly tree gets no respect. But the ...

We love the vibrant colors of maple trees in the fall. These deciduous beauties bring not only great color but also a recognizable leaf shape and (our favorite) whirlybird seeds that helicopter their ...