Brian Minter: Stunning maples provide an eye-catching fall colour show

At this time of year, as we drive by parks, home gardens and even tree-lined medians, it’s difficult to keep our eyes on the road with all the stunning fall colours on display everywhere. Maybe that’s just my problem, but what a show to enjoy — and it’s free.
When I choose a tree for a landscape, its autumn colour is a big factor on my list of must-have attributes. In B.C. we see beautiful yellow-toned trees on our mountains and hillsides, but we’re missing the bril