No one likes dealing with sewer and water line problems. They're messy, smelly, and often quite expensive to fix. Tree roots are one of the biggest offenders when it comes to water and sewer line ...

Paperbark maple (Acer griseum) just might be the prima ballerina of maples, according to Kunso Kim, head of collections and curator at The Morton Arboretum. Adaptable, graceful and dramatic “paperbark ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The paperbark maple (Acer griseum) is a lovely, slow-growing tree that thrives in central Ohio yards and gardens. The small, ornamental tree ...

Handsome, hardy trees that grow slowly and never achieve a great height or spread are like gold dust to the gardener. You can plant them as specimens in lawns or borders, safe in the knowledge that ...

When I look at the paperbark maple tree outside my window, I see a choice ornamental plant whose peeling, cinnamon-colored bark will get more beautiful with age. When Tony Aiello looks at his ...

Although it's from China and therefore not native, compact paperbark maple is the perfect specimen tree for Canadian city gardens, boasting a tidy yet dramatic profile. As its name implies, it has ...

In my continuing quest to both locate and profile plants that provide visual interest during our long winters, I took a recent stroll through Manito Park. I came across several small trees with ...

The cinnamon-brown bark of the ornamental paperbark maple tree peels beautifully, which is an additional treat. Question: I have just read an article on hay bale gardening. I'd love to have your ...