When it comes to choosing a tree for a landscape, homeowners consider many things. Some plant trees for their aesthetic appeal, while others do so for their fruit. However, there are also many people ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Japanese maple is a common name referring to a species of trees or shrubs under the scientific name Acer palmatum. They can be ...

There are some diminutive trees, those that stay under 10 feet or so, that thrive in a container — think Japanese maples and native witch hazels. There are also lots of dwarf varieties, larger tree ...

Grow these beautiful trees in various forms and hues to bring your autumn and winter garden into dazzling focus. A great way to add structure and vibrant colour to your autumn/winter garden is to ...

You won’t stop at just one, once you discover what they can do for your garden: “People get obsessed.” By Margaret Roach Matthew and Timothy Nichols’s story could be a case study of what it means to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Purdue Landscape Report: 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 ...

More communities are pushing for a wide variety of trees to protect their canopies against disease and other risks. OVERLAND PARK, Kansas — Each fall, as temperatures drop, people in this suburb can ...

Each week, the Intro to Trees of Indiana web series will offer a sneak peek at one species from the book, paired with an ID That Tree video from Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee to help ...