Red maple tree landscaping

Red maples grow quickly, but still need a few years to reach maximum height.

Maple trees are an amazing group of plants. For a primer on which ones are the best selections for your garden, read our guide now on Gardener’s Path.

Try one of these trees for good looks and quick results.

If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the sunny South.

All Japanese maples are tolerant of part shade conditions. Like Dogwoods and Redbuds, they evolved to grow happily at the edge of the forest as small trees. Their undeniable beauty leads many people to want to plant them as a focal point or specimen tree, often in full sun.&n

A red maple tree gets its common name from its brilliant red foliage that become the focal point of the landscape in autumn. Click here for more info.

Japanese Maples are not native to North America but they are becoming more and more common understory trees in our landscapes. Learn where and how to plant them in landscapes big and small. They are used primarily for their stunning beauty in the woodland garden and are available in a wide variety o

Many people choose to plant maples because they work well as shade, stray trees, and specimens. Maple trees are known for their fall colors; many species display oranges, browns, yellows, and reds each year. Some trees can have leaves with many of these colors at the same time. Another desirable feature is the ability of many edges to tolerate drought.

Topping trees is ill-advised on many levels. Click for eight popular tree choices to suggest If your customer wants a tree in their small space.

When people are shopping for a shade tree, they almost always ask me what I think of Autumn Blase Maples. My first thought is always, WOW, another one.....those must have been marketed like crazy at some point! Truth be told, it would be one of the last trees I would plant in my