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 ...

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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 ...

More than one in five species of maple trees - whose rich colours are one of the striking sights of autumn - are at high risk of extinction, experts have warned. The latest "Red List" for maples - or ...