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Distinguishing Between Norway, Sugar, and Black Maples

These three maples have somewhat similar-looking leaves. On the surface, you may think this is simply an academic exercise. But if you care about invasive plants and local ecology, this distinction is ...
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The Beautiful Maple Tree Variety That'll Thrive In Your Small Yard

Maple trees are hard to beat when it comes to colorful displays. The sugar maple (Acer saccharum) is so well-loved for its vibrant hues that it's considered the state tree for more states than any ...
Roanoke College

Ask the Expert: Why select native trees?

Leavitt ’88, who holds a BA from Roanoke and a Masters of Landscape Architecture from Virginia Tech, explains why the type of ...
Daily Herald

Celebrate the conservation benefits of plant collections this Arbor Day

Botanical gardens and arboreta are among my favorite places to visit, including on National Arbor Day this April 24. Not only ...

OMG! This tree’s leaves aren’t of green colour – Here’s why they are red, yellow, or even purple

Trees like the Japanese maple or coleus plants are well known for their vibrant foliage. Their leaves can show two, three or ...
NOLA.com

The right maple trees can add fall's reds and golds to the landscape, even in the deep South

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 ...