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 ...

The Norway maple (Acer platanoides) is found throughout Europe, from England north through Scandinavia. This tree was introduced to the U.S. by an English botanist, John Bartram, in 1756 when they ...

We’re deep into fall and gardening is winding down, but there are still things gardeners wonder about. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon ...

When adding a new tree to your backyard, there’s much to consider. How much space will it take up? How much shade will it cast? Is it deciduous or evergreen? Initially, how much maintenance will it ...

My Norway maple has lots of black spots on the leaves and the leaves are falling off the tree in large quantity. I am worried that the tree is dying. What is this problem and is there anything that I ...