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

Paperbark maple (Acer griseum) just might be the prima ballerina of maples, according to Kunso Kim, head of collections and curator at The Morton Arboretum. Adaptable, graceful and dramatic “paperbark ...

The cinnamon-brown bark of the ornamental paperbark maple tree peels beautifully, which is an additional treat. Question: I have just read an article on hay bale gardening. I'd love to have your ...

When I look at the paperbark maple tree outside my window, I see a choice ornamental plant whose peeling, cinnamon-colored bark will only get more beautiful with age (sort of like me, ha-ha). When ...

In my continuing quest to both locate and profile plants that provide visual interest during our long winters, I took a recent stroll through Manito Park. I came across several small trees with ...

The paperbark maple (Acer griseum) is a lovely, slow-growing tree that thrives in central Ohio yards and gardens. The small, ornamental tree offers multiple seasons of color and interest. The ...

Winter isn't a very exciting time when it comes to gardens and yards. Many plants go dormant, and you may be left with muted colors, bare branches, and not much to look at. So, having a plant that ...

When I look at the paperbark maple tree outside my window, I see a choice ornamental plant whose peeling, cinnamon-colored bark will get more beautiful with age. When Tony Aiello looks at his ...