Around the world, maple trees are a popular choice for shade and color. All maples are Acer species, belonging to a group of deciduous trees that is actually fairly diverse, ranging from the tall ...

In recent weeks, producers and hobbyists across the Midwest have been tapping their trees and making maple syrup. They were waiting for just the right conditions for the sap to run: temperatures above ...

Not all trees need to be large in order to make a statement. Small trees – which are officially known as “dwarf trees” in garden parlance and don’t grow above 30 feet– can liven up a front yard with ...

When winter loosens its grip and the days grow a little bit longer, the maple syrup starts to flow all over Pennsylvania. The sweet condiment isn’t as well-known as dairy when it comes to the ...

These trees feature feathery foliage in a range of colors, and dwarf or semi-dwarf cultivars stay well under 10 feet tall, ...

Just as the taste of wine, coffee, cocoa, and even the milk that becomes cheese is shaped by their origins, the flavor of maple syrup can also reflect its terroir. The French term captures the unique ...

In the Midwest, Wisconsin and Michigan are the biggest producers of maple syrup, but there is a lot of untapped potential for maple syrup in the lower Midwest. In recent weeks, producers and hobbyists ...