Family: Sapindaceae
red maple
[Acer rubrum f. tomentosum L., more...]
Keir Morse
Derek Anderson
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Acer: the classical Latin name for the maple
Plants: perennial tree up to 135' tall but usually 20'-40' and 1'-2' in diameter, young twigs red; bark gray when young becoming rough and dark
Leaves: opposite, undivided, 3-5 lobed; underside very pale, more or less hairy below when young, indentations (sinuses) between main lobes sharp; sharp, shallow lobes; base of end lobe wide; edges coarsely double-toothed
Flowers: blooms March-May much before the leaves open, in short clusters
Fruits: winged, paired fruit;
, matures in spring
Habitat: swamps, moist uplands
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial tree up to 135' tall but usually 20'-40' and 1'-2' in diameter, young twigs red; bark gray when young becoming rough and dark
Leaves: opposite, undivided, 3-5 lobed; underside very pale, more or less hairy below when young, indentations (sinuses) between main lobes sharp; sharp, shallow lobes; base of end lobe wide; edges coarsely double-toothed
Flowers: blooms March-May much before the leaves open, in short clusters
Fruits: winged, paired fruit;
, matures in springHabitat: swamps, moist uplands
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 3, Wetland Indicator = NI USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Trees: Photos, descriptions, information Virginia Tech Dept. of Forestry, College of Natural Resources: detailed description and photographs Landscape Plants of the Upper Midwest; UW-Extension: Interactive guide providing information on cultivation including: soil, zone, growth rate, landscape uses, pruning, light requirements; with photos and Latin name pronounciation
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Jason J. Husveth
Dennis W. Woodland
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Matthew L. Wagner
Josh Sulman
Matthew L. Wagner
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