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 ...

The huge sugar maple that crowned the Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park for almost a century is no more. With chainsaws and truck-mounted cranes, a crew of city tree maintenance workers cut it down, ...

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 ...

Maple trees are among the most loved and widely planted shade trees in home landscapes. Maples produce seeds that fall like tiny helicopters from the tree, which kids love to run to and catch. As ...

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 ...

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 ...

Maple syrup making time has just about arrived in our area. Maple syrup makers make preparations well in advance in order to be ready for this hectic time of year. Weather conditions need to be just ...

COULD SEE DOWN THE ROAD AND HOW THE INDUSTRY IS TRYING TO ADAPT. >> NEW HAMPSHIRE MAPLE PRODUCER BEN SKFI HAS BEEN SUGARINGINCE S HE WAS FIVE YEARS OLD. EVERY SEASON, HIS FOCUS IS ON MAKING THE MOST ...

Oklahoma State University researchers are hoping to tap into the potential of a $132 million industry by exploring maple syrup production in the state. Maple syrup production in the U.S. produces 4.37 ...

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 ...