Vivan Varin taps a maple tree for sap to make maple syrup at Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, Minn. NINA MOINI: Many Minnesotans are currently experiencing the sweet spot of a generations-old ...

Maple trees give life to syrup, shitakes and a heat that can warm up the coldest early spring nights in maple growing parts of Minnesota. A sample of maple syrup is set on display at Lindentree Farm ...

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

Anthracnose, a fungal disease affecting maple trees, is prevalent in Greater Columbus due to the cool, wet spring. The disease causes brown leaf spots, curling leaves and premature leaf drop, but ...

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 ...

Many homeowners and tree huggers in Greater Columbus are expressing concern about the health of several species of maples in the landscape, particularly mature trees. The leaves of several species of ...

What do maple syrup and rubber have in common? They are both made from tree sap (kind of like tree blood)! However, only maple syrup is an edible sweet treat. Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with ...

Maple trees are hard to beat when it comes to colorful displays. The sugar maple (Acer saccharum) is so well-loved for its vibrant hues that it's considered the state tree for more states than any ...

The Japanese maple is a colourful addition to any garden - and there are three essential care tasks to attend to in spring to ...

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