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What: This understated green Japanese maple does not show its true glory until the cool autumn season arrives. Acer palmatum “Osakazuki” has one of the most brilliant reds of all Japanese maples. A ...

“Trees, our largest and most long-lived plants, shut down food production in preparation for the winter drought. But the hardwoods don’t quietly sulk into dormancy like skunks and groundhogs; they ...

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 ...