The growth rate of Acer rubrum is fairly quick, but it’ll take a few years for it to reach maximum height.

Sitting under the wide canopy of a tree can cool you off on a hot summer day and even lower home-energy costs. If your landscape is treeless, the sooner a new tree grows a shady canopy, the better. A ...

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Withing days, the blooms fall onto the pavement like blood-red snow. Did you know that ...

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 ...

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Within days, the blooms fall onto the pavement like blood-red snow. Did you know that ...

Lots of reasons spur the planting of new trees, including shade, beauty, bird and pollinator benefits, and trees’ ability to produce oxygen while storing carbon to counteract harmful climate change.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I'm looking for a shade tree that is fast growing and attractive for my front ...

I planted the first tree in our front yard last week, a Royal Red Norway Maple. It was a gift from our Olson neighbors. The accompanying information sheet says it will reach a height of 30-40 feet in ...

Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your property. With global deforestation a real environmental concern, every tree planted—even just one or two in the ...

For over 30 years, Leon County Government has been proud to support our native ecosystem through the Adopt-a-Tree Program, which provides County residents the opportunity to have a tree planted on ...