Q: Can you tell me what's eating the leaves on this small tree (see reader's photo)? Not sure what kind it is; I've grown it in a pot since it was a sprig. A: It appears to be a small red maple tree.

Volcano mulching is the act of piling up mulch in a small mound around a growing tree. While it is common, it is extremely ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Anthracnose on a red maple. Q: The leaves of my red maple tree have some dark brown irregular spots near the tips, and they’re ...

We love the vibrant colors of maple trees in the fall. These deciduous beauties bring not only great color but also a recognizable leaf shape and (our favorite) whirlybird seeds that helicopter their ...