It has oval-shaped leaves and reddish-brown bark. It can grow as tall as 100 feet and is found mainly in the western U.S. and Canada. The wood from hardwood trees tends to be harder because the ...

The red maple (Acer rubrum) is one of the most common, and popular, deciduous trees in much of the eastern and central U.S. It has a pleasing oval shape and is a fast grower with stronger wood ...