The leaves are deep-fried in tempura. — -- Noshing on pumpkin-flavored everything for fall is for newbies. In Japan, people eat autumn leaves straight off the tree. Well, first they’re deep-fried ...

Anthracnose, a fungal disease affecting maple trees, is prevalent in Greater Columbus due to the cool, wet spring. The disease causes brown leaf spots, curling leaves and premature leaf drop, but ...

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 ...

A Japanese maple tree (Acer palmatum) is a beautiful addition to any outdoor space. If you don't already have one of these, there are plenty of gorgeous Japanese maple tree varieties that will add ...

Every year I teach several winter-tree identification classes. Even though they are always held outdoors no matter how cold it is, student evaluations indicate such classes are generally fun. Showing ...

Spring is in full bloom and trees are beginning to look green again. Learning how to identify trees in yards, neighborhoods and local parks provides insight into the diversity and relationships found ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Recently a homeowner in Hamilton County posted on the Indiana Native Plant Society Facebook page with concerns about aphids, mites, and apple scab in her maple and oak trees.

OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada has barked up the wrong maple tree with its new plastic banknotes, using a foreign Norway maple leaf as the emblem on the notes instead of the sugar maple that ...