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 ...

What: You can’t walk by this tree without noticing the chestnut-brown peeling bark. Attractive year-round, Acer griseum’s warm, rich bark makes an especially welcome contribution to our winter gardens ...

One day as I walked up to my hospital, I saw two trees at the entrance that were striking. At issue was the fact that I could not identify them! I am no expert, but I know most trees. I began digging.

Viburnums (this one is 'Shoshoni' in bloom) are usually resistant to disease. I lost three viburnums to disease this year and am thinking about replanting the space with a paperbark maple. Should I be ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: Like many Virginians (I live in the western part of the state), I have been longing for spring and warmer weather so that I can get outside and work in the yard. I saw pictures of a small tree ...