Norway maple trees are quite common in the U.S., but they're actually an invasive species that can mess with local ecosystems ...

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 ...

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 ecology, this distinction is ...

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 ...

If there is one leaf shape everyone knows, it’s the maple leaf. Botanically, it’s known as palmately lobed. Just the other ...

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 ...

MIDDLETOWN — We are lucky to have so many great forested trails in and around Middletown, and though they are mainly deciduous trees that senesce, or lose their leaves annually, there are still lots ...

Since mid-July, I’ve noticed something strange in several maple trees I’ve driven by: their leaves are starting to show fall color! Sometimes it’s just the tips of the branches turning red or yellow; ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...