Maple . Maple (Acer) trees contain a tremendous number of species—about 125, although five are much more common in North America than the rest.The majority of maples are known for their simple ...

The tree is native to stream beds in Western states, where it is an important contributor to the variety of riparian woodland species and supports abundant local wildlife. The tree grows very fast ...

Respect your elders: The magical properties of elder and alder trees. By MONTY DON FOR MAILONLINE Updated: 05:19 EDT, 17 November 2008 . ... Of all the 35 different species of alder, ...

Red alder is a deciduous broadleaf tree native to western North America. It is closely related to other species of alder around the world. Like all alder species, red alder can release nitrogen ...