The red maple is the first native tree to blossom on Staten Island. From a distance, it's easy to spot the bright red of the female flowers (at top of photo) and orange-red appearance of the male ...

When it comes to spring beauty in the tree world, the showy explosions of crabapple, apple, plum and cherry tree blossoms get all the attention. But when you slow down to look closely, you’ll discover ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Trees, yards and gardens are lush with all the rain recently. But some people wonder if the weather has also helped stop a pesky problem this time of year. Why are some maple trees not ...

Ah, the signs of early spring: we’re ready to trade our winter coats for rain jackets, and the first snowdrops, crocuses and red maple flowers promise that the wait is almost over. These delightful ...

Discover six trees to never prune in April, as you'll lose flowers or leave them at risk of damaging pests. Plus, what is the best time to trim them safely?

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Sugar maple is not just a northern U.S. tree. You can find sugar maple from ...

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 ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

Before flowers bloom and bees hum, maple sap is turned into syrup. Ohio is one of only thirteen major maple producing states in the nation. Maple tree sap is mostly water and only 2 percent sugar.

Take your small home to new heights with these dwarf plants for front yard landscaping in small yards and single story homes.