Learn the species of maple trees most commonly found in the United States, and how to tell them apart.

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The shape a maple tree forms as it grows can vary by species, but common species—like sugar and red maples in the eastern U.S., and Rocky Mountain maples found in the western U.S.—form bushy, round ...

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 ...

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 ...