Maple Maple (Acer) trees contain a tremendous number of species—about 125, although five are much more common in North America than the rest. The majority of maples are known for their simple ...

It is perennial, similar in look but not related to Tradescantia spp., the ornamental spiderwort. The plant also spreads by root nodes on any broken pieces left in the soil.

One of the most common maple tree diseases is maple wilt, which is caused by soil fungi called Verticillium albo-atrum or Verticillium dahliae. Be on the lookout, as the problem can be serious and ...