In early spring, a reddish haze appears in the woodlands. With most deciduous trees still dormant, the red maples are living ...

That tree is the humble box elder, Acer negundo. Even though they are a type of maple, box elder trees historically have been disdained by landscapers and arborists so much, and for so long ...

The answer is in your yard. Watch closely for the smallest hints, record what you find and advance the cause of science.

They are magical trees to have in the garden, growing to a nice, manageable size. The acer can grow quickly from one year to the next, so it will need an annual tidy-up to keep looking neat and tidy.

The older the tree becomes, the greater the display of peeled bark. Lastly, selections of Japanese maples (Acer japonicum) like “Sango Kaku,” also known as coral bark maple, feature rich coral ...