A Surprising discovery inside this maple tree reveals a striking red texture that looks almost unreal. The deep, rich color resembles flowing patterns, making it appear like a tree of blood.

Habit and Range . Red maple transplants easily at any age, has an oval shape and is a fast grower with strong wood and grows into a medium-large tree of about 40' to 70'.

The silver maple and box elder tend to be short-lived here as the wood is brittle and prone to breakage. These trees do not produce a quality shade tree. Dan Gill is a retired consumer ...

Red maple, which is a popular ornamental and street tree selection, is one of Indiana’s soft maples alongside silver maple. It also can be found in Indiana woodlands in both moist and dry sites and in ...