Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With fall around the corner, gardeners have definitely got maple on their minds. And rightfully so. These trees are the epitome of ...

As fall days grow shorter, trees stop producing chlorophyll, which makes leaves green—this unmasks other pigments and reveals colors like yellow and orange. When there are sunny days and cool nights, ...

“Which maple should I plant?” is a question I routinely encounter. My response: “None.” Maples (Acer spp.) aren’t bad trees. In fact, they are great trees. Drive down most streets, and you will see a ...

Red maple is the star of the autumn show, which draws the busloads of tourists to enjoy our lovely red and orange fall ...

The maple (genus Acer) ranks as one of the most beloved trees in North America. The sap that flows through certain species of maple— like the sugar maple (Acer saccharum), red maple (Acer rubrum), and ...

CARTHAGE, Mo. — In North America, and especially in the state of Missouri, the maple is arguably the most recognizable, most popular, and during the autumn months, the most beautiful species of native ...