Other trees with "maple-like" leaves—the sycamore, sweetgum, and yellow poplar—have leaves that are alternate in arrangement. Maples are among the most shade-tolerant deciduous trees and ...

In fact, the oldest tree in Connecticut is estimated to be 200-300 years old. Located in Simsbury, the Pinchot Sycamore Tree is believed to be not only the state's oldest tree, but also its largest.

As the weather warms up in preparation for a New England summer, many people are heading back outdoors to adore Rhode ...