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A towering bigleaf maple tree has been spared from the chopping block after Saanich residents rallied to save the giant.
Maple trees are known for their sap that makes the sweet syrup people put on their pancakes and waffles. But there are several ways to enjoy the tree that aren't quite as sticky.
Sandy O'Grady of North Bay, Ont. recently returned to Canada after planting a tree in Holland in memory of her father and the friendships she has made with the Dutch. O'Grady's father, Major Keith ...
Mother Maple will live to see another day – and neighbours hope countless more – as Saanich Parks has reversed its decision ...
The sugar maple in 2022; photographs of the tree taken in 1942, top, and 1952; the tree’s bark; and its stump. Still, I hoped we could save her. Prune the dead limbs. Trim back.
Aphids The aphids I found on the homeowner’s maple trees are Drepanaphis acerifoliae, or the painted maple aphid (Fig. 2). This species only feeds on maple trees, and is not a threat to the oak tree ...
The leaf of Canada’s national tree, the sugar maple (which graces our flag) features three wider lobes (or main points) each with a few irregular wavy teeth, plus two one-point lobes near the stem.