Let's watch how a maple seed germinating and growing into a young tree over this 138-day time-lapse. For cold-stratification, maple seeds were wrapped in a moist paper-towel and chilled in the ...

Bigleaf maple trees (Acer macrophyllum) are not maples for small yards. These deciduous trees can grow to over 100 feet (30 m) tall with a similar spread. But anyone with a large property might ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maple tree in small garden. The vibrant colored foliage of maple trees makes a real visual impact and means they’re one of the ...

Japanese maple trees can be pruned almost anytime of year, but save major pruning for winter when the tree is dormant. Here's ...

Maple trees are thin-barked, so you will want to protect a young tree with a tree guard in the winter to prevent frost cracks ...

In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo. The tree is still alive and had full ...

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 ...

From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially after their leaves fall. From a practical perspective, these maple trees are compact ...

People who say they don’t like maple trees invariably like this maple tree. Learn how to plant a Japanese maple tree in your own yard, and you'll soon understand why. These maples are compact, usually ...