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As fall days grow shorter, trees stop producing chlorophyll, which makes leaves green—this unmasks other pigments and reveals colors like yellow and orange. When there are sunny days and cool nights, ...

“Which maple should I plant?” is a question I routinely encounter. My response: “None.” Maples (Acer spp.) aren’t bad trees. In fact, they are great trees. Drive down most streets, and you will see a ...

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 ...

The maple (genus Acer) ranks as one of the most beloved trees in North America. The sap that flows through certain species of maple— like the sugar maple (Acer saccharum), red maple (Acer rubrum), and ...

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 ...