Q: Every fall, these trees light up a local apartment complex. I keep meaning to "figure out" what they are but always forget until the next year. Any ideas? – Cathy A., Birmingham. A: This picture ...

The red maple (Acer rubrum) that puts on a show nationwide in the fall doesn't do very well here in our alkaline soils, but there are other maples available for use here in North Texas. Some are good ...

The answer is in your yard. Watch closely for the smallest hints, record what you find and advance the cause of science. Red maple (Acer rubrum) flowers before its leaf buds break. Some trees bear ...

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A widespread, common and adaptable species throughout most of the eastern United States, the red maple (Acer rubrum) is a ...

Maples make a magnificent feature in any garden and remain amongst the rare plants that maintain their beauty throughout late summer and autumn. Well-loved varieties of Acer trees encompass the ...

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