Common name for *Acer* trees, famous for syrup produced from their sap.
1
vote
1answer
144 views
Will Porcini mushrooms grow under a maple tree?
I am considering growing some Porcini mushrooms (Boletus edulis) under a maple tree in my backyard. The tree is ~10 years old and is very lush; so I imagine that at its base there might be enough ...
7
votes
1answer
268 views
Is there any way to prevent maple seeds from developing?
Is there any way to prevent maple trees from producing seeds? I have 2 old maples that are beautiful trees, but I hate the seeds. They sprout everywhere, they clog up the gutters and get tracked in ...
4
votes
1answer
95 views
Why did the samaras on my maple suddenly turn pink?
I don't know a thing about Landscaping but have been getting more interested lately as I shop for houses.
Just last week I realized that a maple tree in my front yard had pink "helicopters" (now I ...
8
votes
1answer
489 views
How can I love a Silver Maple?
I'm reading this question What is the average lifespan of most maple trees? and the answer mentions:
Silver maple 100 years (I cannot imagine why you would want to plant this species)
followed ...
5
votes
1answer
5k views
What is the average lifespan of most maple trees?
In general how long do maple trees live? Does the lifespan vary a lot according to species? I'm thinking of planting a few in my yard and I'm wondering how long they will be around.
3
votes
1answer
215 views
How do I get rid of tar spots appearing on my maple's leaves?
Preliminary reading suggests that the only way is to rake up the fallen leaves and get rid of them. Will this do the trick?
Is there a way I could keep the leaves for compost without propagating the ...
6
votes
1answer
454 views
Why didn't my maple leaves change color in the fall after transplanting?
I just bought and planted an October Glory maple sapling with a trunk about 1.5" in diameter. I did everything the nursery worker told me to while transplanting it:
I dug a hole twice as wide as the ...
9
votes
1answer
1k views
How can I grow maple trees from seeds?
I have a mature maple tree in my yard. Every year it drops seeds which start growing in the most inconvenient of places, like my gutters. Next season I would like to actively cultivate these seeds and ...
9
votes
1answer
175 views
How are Japanese Maple Trees cultivated?
I have mature Japanese maple trees in my yard that are extremely fertile. I find dozens, if not hundreds of saplings all over the yard. Some have even grown several feet tall. Is there a way I can ...
