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 ...

MAPLES YOU LIKELY DON'T KNOW: Two other species of maples that deserve more planting in our area are the Southern sugar maple, or Florida maple (Acer floridanum), and the trident maple (Acer ...

Dear Bill, For our new terrace, we are looking for a shade tree that has the following characteristics: • Moderate to fast growing. • Canopy to provide shade for an 18-foot area within five years or ...

The red maple (Acer rubrum) that puts on a show nationwide in the fall doesn't do very well here in our alkaline soils, but there are other maples available for use here in North Texas. Some are good ...

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 ...