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Flower – One of the first trees to flower in the spring with small red flowers that hang in clusters. Twigs – Opposite branching; without fetid odor, compared to silver maple; reddish and lustrous; ...

When wind or other disturbances detach winged maple seeds called samaras from their parent tree, they spin through the air—and can even spin when it's raining. Impacts by high-speed raindrops only ...

If you’ve ever wondered how to tell the difference between sugar maple and red maple trees during the winter, take a close look at their twigs and buds. Sugar maple twigs are gray, and their ...

Fall can be the perfect season for planting trees, as cooler weather ... into beautiful shades of red, orange, and gold, ...