Q. My maple tree has black spots on the leaves that just appeared recently. Should I be concerned about this? What should I do? A. Sometimes wet conditions earlier in the season can cause problems ...

We love the vibrant colors of maple trees in the fall. These deciduous beauties bring not only great color but also a recognizable leaf shape and (our favorite) whirlybird seeds that helicopter their ...

Q. I have a large maple tree in my backyard that did not fully leaf out this spring; what did leaf out is dying off. The tree had been healthy and lush until this spring. There is another smaller ...

Maple trees are among the most loved and widely planted shade trees in home landscapes. Maples produce seeds that fall like tiny helicopters from the tree, which kids love to run to and catch. As ...

If you notice bare branches on your maple tree this spring or observe a sudden leaf drop, your tree may have an insect problem and the maple petiole borer may be the culprit. Although trees drop ...

Why is my maple tree losing lots of leaves now? You said the leaves were still green when they fall, but the stems looked darkened. There could be several reasons for leaf drop, but the most likely ...

CARTHAGE, Mo. — In North America, and especially in the state of Missouri, the maple is arguably the most recognizable, most popular, and during the autumn months, the most beautiful species of native ...

Pruning this sappy tree in early spring is basically an open invitation for destructive fungus and troublesome pests — here's ...