Some trees are slow growers (20 to 30 years ... develop, followed by red stems for the leaves. Those maple flowers turn into those propeller “spinners” that twirl down to the ground in the ...

Oneonta's arborist Stephen Novellano said the tree planted in front of the school is expected to live between 80 and 100 years. He said red maple trees are easy to grow as they like all types of soil.

Oneonta celebrated Arbor Day by planting a red maple tree in front of Valleyview Elementary School Friday morning.