Biology 130
Acer saccharinum;
silver maple [Sapindaceae]
Silver maple is typically found
along river banks and flood plains, and is also commonly planted on
residential sites as a fast-growing shade tree.
Flowers in very early spring, with fruits maturing before leaves
are fully formed. It grows
to be a very large tree with flaking grayish bark; leaves with 5 deep
lobes; reddish twigs and buds; and yellowish fall color.
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