Though the leaves become green soon after emerging, it isn’t long before the red returns: they are among the first trees to ...

The city of Missoula is reminding the public that tapping city-owned maple trees for syrup is illegal and harmful to the ...

While all maple tree species produce sap ... gets “buddy” and is no longer suitable for making syrup. As the tiny leaves and flowers emerge from the buds, it signals spring is on its way.

Weidner explained that the best and easiest way to identify maple trees is by their distinct leaves, which can be identified during the spring, summer, or fall, then marked to be tapped in the winter.

A: Hot Wings and Amur maples turn nice orange-red in the fall. Not brilliant red like Autumn Blaze, which doesn’t really work out in the country here but will work in the city. Red rocket is a more ...