See photos of the family-oriented program Magical Maple Trees, focused on teaching the origins of maple syrup, at Piney Run Park Nature Center on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Five-year-old twin siblings Brenna ...

Norway maple, classified as highly invasive in the United States, was first imported from Europe and Asia in 1756 as an ornamental landscaping tree. Is an Amur maple shrub invasive? It Takes Lots of ...

As summer transitions into fall, it's a good time to plant trees before winter hits. Whether planting a line of trees for a shelter belt or just a few for eye appeal in front of the house, there are ...

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One of the more common trees found in landscapes and forests in Elkhart County is the maple. There are 14 species of maple native to the United States. Each has its own character and uniqueness.

Pruning maintains the health and elegant shape of a Japanese maple tree. Learn when to prune, why, and how to make this tree the star of your yard.

In the late winter months, when nighttime and daytime temperatures oscillate from deep-freezing to above-freezing, an imperceptible shift begins to take place in the trees around us. This huge ...

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 ...

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 ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Recently a homeowner in Hamilton County posted on the Indiana Native Plant Society Facebook page with concerns about aphids, mites, and apple scab in her maple and oak trees.

As the snow starts melting, the sap starts running, signaling the beginning of maple syrup season in Wisconsin. While the season typically begins at the end of February, it all depends on temperatures ...