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 ...

Maple trees are hard to beat when it comes to colorful displays. The sugar maple (Acer saccharum) is so well-loved for its vibrant hues that it's considered the state tree for more states than any ...

Q: Can you tell me what's eating the leaves on this small tree (see reader's photo)? Not sure what kind it is; I've grown it in a pot since it was a sprig. A: It appears to be a small red maple tree.

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Within days, the blooms fall onto the pavement like blood-red snow. Did you know that ...

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 ...

Trees in front yard with yellow and red fall colored leaves - Anne Richard/Shutterstock If you close your eyes on a fall day, you might hear a light breeze rustle through fallen leaves on the ground.

Q: Can you tell me what's eating the leaves on this small tree (see reader's photo)? Not sure what kind it is; I've grown it in a pot since it was a sprig. Support journalism that covers the topics ...