In contrast, from the Red River Valley and points west, most soils are of prairie grassland origin, and some tree types, such as Autumn Blaze maple, are less likely to thrive in prairie-type soils.

Japanese maples can quickly become damaged and wilt away in the hot weather, but there is a very easy way to protect the tree's leaves throughout summer.

It states that the Japanese red maple is native to Japan, China, and Korea, and while it's a tree that grows slowly, its colors really flourish in spring and autumn.

Japanese Maple is the perfect tree to bring a little unexpected and lovely transformation to your spring garden designs.

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The first thing to consider is its USDA hardiness zones. For the red maple, this ranges from zones 3 to 10, though local climate can play a large role in the tree's success.

Another big no-no. Trees simply grow healthier when their planters understand their root systems. Here are several tree root myths that may change—improve, rather—the way you plant.

Red pandas are arboreal, meaning that they spend the majority of their time in trees. Their adaptations, including their false thumb, long bushy tails, flexible ankles, and sharp, semi-retractable ...

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