This tree will reach about 10 feet tall at most and up to 12 feet wide. If you love the look and texture of a Japanese maple but prefer a more verdant look in summer, 'Green Cascade' Japanese ...

This maple tree is far superior to it's Acer cousins ... sometimes with two smaller lobes near the base, dull green and smooth above, lighter green or silvery beneath and more or less hairy.

The tree looked forlorn ... and the awakening maple began to sprout buds, which soon turned into bright green leaves. I could imagine photosynthesis shifting into high gear as the weather warmed ...

But more importantly, serving fake maple syrup would put a thumb in the eye of Vermont pride. The Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, Vermont, gives visitors a chance to tap a tree and ...