The two wings of a Norway maple seed spread at almost a 180 degree angle from each other, while those of a sugar maple hang down together at a much narrower angle.

I have to share the information with you. I am familiar with sugar maples and red maples, but there are over a hundred varieties of maples worldwide. The seeds of the maple are the fruit of the tree.

Sugar maple seeds germinate at one of the lowest temperatures compared to other species, which is considered a competitive strategy, but could become a disadvantage if other species can germinate ...

Above: Sugar maple leaf, photo by Purdue Arboretum These three maples have somewhat similar-looking leaves. On the surface, you may think this is simply an academic exercise. But if you care about ...

The sugar maples actually do pretty well in Nebraska weather. “Being a hard maple, it’s more resistant to our weather,” Henrickson said.

Sugar maple is a northerly species that is found in northwest Frederick County at higher elevations on cooler, north-facing slopes. This tree prefers deep, moist, well-drained soils and is found ...