A close-up of an unspecified Japanese maple seed pod - Lois GoBe/Shutterstock Many home landscapers love the look of Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) for their garden or yard, and it's easy to see ...

Sweetgum is also a fast-growing shade tree with brilliant fall colors. It has a star-shaped leaf. One drawback of sweetgum is the spiny seed capsule. This fallen fruit can make walking in the yard ...

Two women planting potted tree saplings in a backyard. - Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images Fall gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with the best ways to plant trees in your yard. While you ...

Weather and soil conditions can play a big role in the color each year, but each variety does have its own characteristics. If it’s the fiery orange-red you’re looking for, plant one of these ...

Fast-growing trees are taking over the forests of the future and putting biodiversity, climate resilience under pressure by Aarhus University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' ...

World War 2 housing boom, when planners commonly planted fast-growing species such as silver maples to create instant canopy. The trees grew quickly, but they are all nearing the end of their life ...