The vibrant colored foliage of maple trees makes a real visual impact and means they’re one of the best trees for fall color in the yard. There are many different varieties to choose from but the ...

“Trees, our largest and most long-lived plants, shut down food production in preparation for the winter drought. But the hardwoods don’t quietly sulk into dormancy like skunks and groundhogs; they ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. If you want to add a large shade tree to your landscape, ...

Every year when autumn arrives I find myself completely captivated by the incredible energy created by color in the fall time ...

Shorter days and cool nights trigger fall coloration in maples. However, maples, such as the common Autumn Blaze and similar hybrids, are at a disadvantage when planted in areas outside their ...

While the sugar maple is widely lauded as the king of fall color, looking “beyond the maple” can add both beauty and natural benefits to your landscape, officials said. In Michigan, maple trees are ...

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 ...

A maple tree in Kauffman Legacy Park has shed most of its chlorophyll while other trees in the park haven't yet turned color. Harsh drought conditions in Missouri and Kansas have robbed trees of much ...