Why we love it: Acidic soil is a must, but the hybrid Freeman maple (red maple crossed with silver ... especially prevalent on young trees. Its lobed leaves have a two-tone appearance: dark ...

In early spring, a reddish haze appears in the woodlands. With most deciduous trees still dormant, the red maples are living ...

Climatic stress events, such as extreme temperatures and prolonged droughts, are increasingly affecting tree growth and ...