There are around 100 species of maple trees out there. Two of the most common choices for yards around North American are the red maple and the Japanese maple. While both are gorgeous, particularly in the fall, they are quite different trees. We will take a look the red maple vs Japanese maple to help …
Trying to figure what is and what is not a nut is a very confusing topic for many people. For example, the coconut has the word “nut” in its name, yet it is not actually a nut, botanically. Rather, it is a drupe which is a stone fruit with a fleshy exterior that protects a …
However, there are approximately 130 species of maple trees in the world that each take on their own characteristics. Think of how different a Japanese maple can be from a sugar maple, for example. While most maples lose their leaves, there is a ton of variation in other areas such as size, growing conditions, and …
Many people picture Japanese maple trees to have beautiful purple-red leaves with jagged ends. They may also envision a smaller sized tree with thin branches that is often found as an accent tree in landscaping.Yes, this is a common type of Japanese maple but there are actually an enormous variety that differ in leaf colors, …
