Red maple (Acer rubrum) and Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) are some of the earliest-blooming native trees in the eastern US. Since they're in bloom now and many red maples have actually already started forming samaras (seeds), I wanted to share a video of all the maple flowers I've recorded. Make sure to take a close look at all the maple flowers you can find this year! They are pretty for sure. Definitions: - Polygamodioecious: Individual trees usually have either all female or all male flower

The leaf of the silver maple (Acer saccharinum) is dramatic and multifaceted: its slender, coarsely toothed lobes and deep notches give it a sharp outline, but get up close and you'll realize that it's also bright green on one side, and silvery-white on the other. These characters make it easy to identify a silver maple tree, and they are artfully explored on this 10 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin, which uses multifaceted engraving to create a striking effect. Radiating outward from the petiole, th

This Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) fell apart in my area and landed on some valuable property. Here’s what we can learn about why this tree fell apart, and how actions we take in the past can set a tree up for failure in the future. If you have a large, mature tree near your house or other valuable targets, consider getting a consulting arborist to inspect the tree every few years or so. I’d personally recommend arborists that are not associated with a tree removal service, so you get an unbia