Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Japanese maple is a common name referring to a species of trees or shrubs under the scientific name Acer palmatum. They can be ...

Japanese maples are remarkable trees. Whether growing in a large backyard or a compact patio container, these elegant specimens bring beautiful color, texture, and a tranquil woodland feel to any ...

You won’t stop at just one, once you discover what they can do for your garden: “People get obsessed.” By Margaret Roach Matthew and Timothy Nichols’s story could be a case study of what it means to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When I ask friends which landscape tree they love most, Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) get the nod more often than any other ...

Q : Do you know what kind of Japanese maple tree this is? It is 25 years old and dying due to improper planting, according to an arborist who inspected it. These are pictures of it 10 years ago (see ...

As fall days grow shorter, trees stop producing chlorophyll, which makes leaves green—this unmasks other pigments and reveals colors like yellow and orange. When there are sunny days and cool nights, ...

Many home landscapers love the look of Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) for their garden or yard, and it's easy to see why. Native to Japan, Korea, and other parts of Asia, these perennial ...

Gardening season has wrapped up for most people, but there are always questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: Is there a ...