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 ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Norway maple (Acer platanoides) was introduced by botanist John Bartram of ...

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 ...

Norway maple as an urban and suburban tree is so well established that it feels counter-productive to proclaim that it is an invasive species. It is. The commonwealth of Massachusetts prohibits the ...

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