As a child living in the mid-Atlantic region, I recall watching the “helicopters” of maple seeds floating down from the trees and how we’d try to run around and catch them before they hit the ground.

People don’t tend to pay much attention to red maple flowers. But they play a vital role in New Jersey's natural habitats ...

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 ...

Q: Are there red maple trees that don’t produce the helicopter seeds? They are so profuse, and the seedlings are annoying to weed out of the yard. Yes, there are some options for seedless maples. Red ...

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Within days, the blooms fall onto the pavement like blood-red snow. Did you know that ...

* Botanical name: Acer rubrum 'Frank Jr.' * What it is: An improved variety of a mid-size native maple that grows into a neat pyramid and takes on brilliant red foliage in fall. Redpointe® tolerates ...