![]() The leaves produce blue, black, and brown dyes. Attributes: Genus: Acer Species: ginnala Family: Sapindaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Native Americans used the young leaves as an alternative tea.Tags: #fragrant #deciduous #full sun tolerant #fragrant flowers #drought tolerant #white flowers #wildlife plant #weedy #samaras #fall interest #food source wildlife #wind tolerant #multistemmed #large shrub #pest resistant #transplant #nighttime garden #playground plant #pollinator plant #larval host plant #deciduous tree #fall color yellow #dry soils tolerant #partial shade tolerant #non-toxic for dogs #non-toxic for cats #imperial moth #container plant #landscape plant sleuths course Profile Video: See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: VIDEO created by Andy Pulte for “Landscape Plant Identification, Taxonomy and Morphology” a plant identification course offered by the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Tennessee. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: It can be weedy and is listed as invasive in some states in the midwestern and northeastern U.S.A. The Flame cultivar is a large shrub with flaming fall color that can be planted in above ground containers. This smaller maple can be used as small specimen, or patio tree and even works well in a container. With its dense foliage it can be used for screening or mass plantings on blank walls of large buildings. Easy to transplant and casts dense shade. It withstands heavy pruning and can be successfully grown as a container plant. I is quite adaptable to a wide range of pH ranges but does best in well drained soil. Plant in full sun to light shade in a range of soil types. While it technically is hardy from zones 3-8, it will perform best in zones 3-6. Its mature height is 15 to 20 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide with an often multi-stemmed. The shape is variable from a multi-stemmed to single trunked and can be successfully tailored to specific landscape requirements by pruning. It’s not as beneficial to places where it can take over the forest canopy.Phonetic Spelling AY-ser jin-NAY-luh DescriptionĪmur maple is a deciduous tree or large shrub in the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family. It is a pioneer species, which means it can inhabit bare ground before other plants. While it is a striking ornamental tree, it is also invasive. The Norway Maple is a Eurasian species that was introduced to the United States in the mid-1700s. Norway Maple ( Acer platanoides) Image Credit: Pixabay Probably no other species has seen so many variations, with over 1,000 cultivars grown around the world. Horticulturalists have selectively bred it for various ornamental cultivars. Japanese Maple ( Acer palmatum) Image Credit: PixabayĪs you may expect, the Japanese Maple isn’t native to the United States. Nevertheless, it is still valuable as a shade tree with beautiful fall colors and ornamental variety.ģ. It’s also not as valuable since the wood is sometimes brittle. While it also produces sap, it isn’t nearly as sweet as our previous example. ![]() The Silver Maple gets its name from the lighter color of the undersides of its leaves that resemble this color. Silver Maple ( Acer saccharinum) Image Credit: crystaltmc, Shutterstock The tree can reach heights of 80 feet or more, with diameters up to 3 feet.Ģ. It is native to various provinces in Canada, south into Missouri and Virginia. The lumber is also vital for a variety of products, from fine woodworking to baseball bats to guitars. The Sugar Maple is probably the most valuable and popular of the genus Acer that includes these trees. Sugar Maple ( Acer saccharum) Image Credit: Paula Cobleigh, Shutterstock Our round-up includes some of the most popular and recognizable of these trees. Numerous cultivars also exist that are selectively bred for several characteristics, such as size, profile, and color. The United States is home to 45 species, both native and introduced. There are over 130 types of maple trees around the world. ![]() These trees serve many purposes, from a high-quality timber source to ornamental additions to yummy maple syrup. It and Sugar Maple are two of ten that make up 45% of the total volume. They’re also common elements of our forest, with the Red Maple the number one species by number. Undoubtedly, you’ve climbed a few of them as kids. Maples are the quintessential backyard tree.
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