These three maples have somewhat similar-looking leaves. On the surface, you may think this is simply an academic exercise. But if you care about invasive plants and local ecology, this distinction is ...

When you hear “maple,” maybe you think maple syrup or perhaps you think of our state tree, the sugar maple (Acer saccharum). There are 13 species of maple trees native to North America, seven of which ...

From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially after their leaves fall. From a practical perspective, these maple trees are compact ...