Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) is a deciduous tree also referred to as hard maple or rock maple. It is one of the largest and most important hardwood species in North America, typically reaching 70-90 ...

The sugar maple in 2022; photographs of the tree taken in 1942 ... yellow and orange leaves blanketing the ground beneath her. And last spring, I strained to hear the dawn chorus.

Japanese Maple trees are loved for their gorgeous color-shifting leaves, creating a magical-looking fall landscape. Here's ...

A large proportion of the color is provided by maples, including the sugar maple ... leaves with three large, pointed lobes (trident means three teeth). It is native to China and Japan. A nice ...

Scorched leaves have brown margins and may crinkle up or fall from the tree in mid to late summer. Japanese maple likes a slightly acidic, humus-rich soil with good drainage. It will not tolerate ...

Discover how scientists and sugar makers employ innovative techniques to revolutionize maple syrup production and fortify the ...