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

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The maple (genus Acer) ranks as one of the most beloved trees in North America. The sap that flows through certain species of maple— like the sugar maple (Acer saccharum), red maple (Acer rubrum), and ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

Acer oblongum Himalayan Maple is a rather odd maple tree – one that fails to have nearly every aspect usually associated with maples. It is not deciduous – its leaves […] ...

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 ...

Each week, the Intro to Trees of Indiana web series will offer a sneak peek at one species from the book, paired with an ID That Tree video from Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee to help ...