In my continuing quest to both locate and profile plants that provide visual interest during our long winters, I took a recent stroll through Manito Park. I came across several small trees with ...

No one likes dealing with sewer and water line problems. They're messy, smelly, and often quite expensive to fix. Tree roots are one of the biggest offenders when it comes to water and sewer line ...

Paperbark maple (Acer griseum) just might be the prima ballerina of maples, according to Kunso Kim, head of collections and curator at The Morton Arboretum. Adaptable, graceful and dramatic “paperbark ...

The cinnamon-brown bark of the ornamental paperbark maple tree peels beautifully, which is an additional treat. Question: I have just read an article on hay bale gardening. I'd love to have your ...

When I look at the paperbark maple tree outside my window, I see a choice ornamental plant whose peeling, cinnamon-colored bark will only get more beautiful with age (sort of like me, ha-ha). When ...

One day as I walked up to my hospital, I saw two trees at the entrance that were striking. At issue was the fact that I could not identify them! I am no expert, but I know most trees. I began digging.

What: You can’t walk by this tree without noticing the chestnut-brown peeling bark. Attractive year-round, Acer griseum’s warm, rich bark makes an especially welcome contribution to our winter gardens ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The paperbark maple (Acer griseum) is a lovely, slow-growing tree that thrives in central Ohio yards and gardens. The small, ornamental tree ...

When I look at the paperbark maple tree outside my window, I see a choice ornamental plant whose peeling, cinnamon-colored bark will get more beautiful with age. When Tony Aiello looks at his ...

Some maples are to love (sugar maples) and others not (Norway maples, because they're an invasive species). But there's more to maples than those two -- including some you might like or dislike ...