The growth rate of Acer rubrum is fairly quick, but it’ll take a few years for it to reach maximum height.

Weather and soil conditions can play a big role in the color each year, but each variety does have its own characteristics. If it’s the fiery orange-red you’re looking for, plant one of these ...

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Within days, the blooms fall onto the pavement like blood-red snow. Did you know that ...

Trees just can't be beat for providing shade in the yard and creating a relaxing and lushly green atmosphere. When you're starting with a bare yard that lacks trees, it can be tempting to ignore the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Mikiko Kikuyama. Design: SAW With fall around the corner, gardeners have definitely got ...

As winter begins to ebb in a few weeks, people will be thinking about landscape issues again. An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I ...

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 ...