Striped maple trees can change sex from year to year, and male trees grow more but female trees are more likely to die. Study finds that 54% of striped maple trees changed sexes over a 4-year period, with some switching at least twice. Male trees usually outnumber female trees by more than 3 to 1.

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Striped maple trees can change sex from year to year, and male trees grow more but female trees are more likely to die. Study finds that 54% of striped maple trees changed sexes over a 4-year period, with some switching at least twice. Male trees usually outnumber female trees by more than 3 to 1.