Bigleaf maple trees (Acer macrophyllum) are not maples for small yards. These deciduous trees can grow to over 100 feet (30 m) tall with a similar spread. But anyone with a large property might ...

The leaves of this bigleaf maple at Point Defiance Park show sings of leaf scorch, one sign of the die-back affecting the species throughout the Pacific Northwest. Craig Sailor ...

As its name suggests, the bigleaf maple tree’s massive leaves are perhaps its most distinctive quality. A native to the Pacific Northwest’s wet westside forests, these towering trees can grow leaves ...

SHERIDAN, Ore. — Nothing much was ever expected from the bigleaf maple trees that dominate about 10 acres of Dan Caldwell’s property near Sheridan, Ore. Aside from diversifying his forestland, he ...

The Western Big Leaf Maple tree is at the center of a web of crime in the Pacific Northwest. That's because its wood is prized by guitar makers. That's the sound of a 3,000-dollar acoustic guitar.

Around the world, maple trees are a popular choice for shade and color. All maples are Acer species, belonging to a group of deciduous trees that is actually fairly diverse, ranging from the tall ...