From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially after their leaves fall. From a practical perspective, these maple trees are compact ...

Q: In one of your columns you talked about the Freeman maple. I've had trouble finding it locally. Can you tell me if it will soon be available here and if it has a surface-seeking root system? I have ...

Looking for a small tree to grow year-round in a pot on a patio? Japanese maples, dappled willow, some magnolias or even bougainvillea could work, depending on the space. Dear Helen: As a new resident ...

Japanese maples are truly trees for all seasons. In winter, their bare branches provide a sculptural, elegant silhouette. The emerging leaves of spring — with their bright colors and intricate ...

On the day before Thanksgiving, I glanced out the kitchen window and saw leaves raining down from the large maple tree, two dogwoods and a sweet gum tree in our backyard. The ground literally was ...