Despite its name, soft maple is a more than adequate species for furniture, flooring, cabinets and other products.

One in five maple species is threatened ... some of our most familiar trees, particularly in autumn when they give us those wonderful displays of yellow, orange, red and purple colours.

By Steven Petrow Three years ago, my sister asked me what type of tree I wanted as a Christmas ... Dear Steven I hope the red maple tree gives you years of beauty and happiness.