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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 ...

These three maples have somewhat similar-looking leaves. On the surface, you may think this is simply an academic exercise. But if you care about invasive plants and local ecology, this distinction is ...

The Southern sugar maple closely resembles the sugar maple, but it is native to and does well in the Deep South. It is a smaller species, growing to about 25 to 30 feet, and has somewhat smaller ...

More than one in five species of maple trees - whose rich colours are one of the striking sights of autumn - are at high risk of extinction, experts have warned. The latest "Red List" for maples - or ...