I'm trying to root some cuttings from an abutilon, aka flowering maple. I cut 3-inch pieces, stripped most of the leaves and wrapped the cut ends in a damp paper towel and put them in a sealable ...

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 ...

Japanese maple trees are a beautiful addition to any garden and bring a touch of elegance and tranquillity. However, for the best results in achieving attractive burgundy foliage, timing is essential.

Dominant plant species in Michigan are changing as the climate becomes more suitable for warm-loving plants. That could let ...

This year’s 400th anniversary celebration at Jamestown brings history to the attention of everyone. Plants are very much a part of that, whether they are native species or recently introduced ones to ...

Pruning is the main key care task needed when it comes to Japanese maples to get them thriving for as long as possible. Regardless of the type of Japanese maple, light trimming under the branches is ...

All of the maple trees of the world belong to a genus named “Acer.” There are well over 100 different species, and practically all of them are native to the northern hemisphere. Maples play an ...

December’s Weed of the Month is a small tree called Amur maple (Acer ginnala). It is native to China and Japan and was introduced to North America in the 1800s as an ornamental plant. Though valued ...