These three maples have somewhat similar-looking leaves. On the surface, you may think this is simply an academic exercise. But if you care about invasive plants and local ecology, this distinction is ...

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Florida's Big Bend region, between the Apalachicola River and Tallahassee, boasts 138 tree species, making it one of the most botanically diverse areas in the US.

From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially after their leaves fall. From a practical perspective, these maple trees are compact ...