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 ...

I'm trying to root some cuttings from an abutilon, aka flowering maple. I cut 3-inch pieces, stripped most of the leaves and wrapped the cut ends in a damp paper towel and put them in a sealable ...

December’s Weed of the Month is a small tree called Amur maple (Acer ginnala). It is native to China and Japan and was introduced to North America in the 1800s as an ornamental plant. Though valued ...

I've just purchased a red maple ('October Glory') to provide shade for our backyard. How far should I space trees from the house? Should I have any other concerns planting this time of year? A. The ...

The gardening season is up and running and if you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty ...

This year’s 400th anniversary celebration at Jamestown brings history to the attention of everyone. Plants are very much a part of that, whether they are native species or recently introduced ones to ...