Red Maple
Red Maple
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Tree Name:
Red Maple
Species:
Acer Rubrum
Height Average:
90 ft tall
Leaves:
Opposite, simple, 2-6 inches long, with 3-5 lobes and coarsely toothed edges, green above and whitish below; leaf stem often red; leaves turn brilliant scarlet, orange or yellow in the fall.
Dangers:
Dangers:
The leaves of Red Maples, especially when wilted or dead, are extremely toxic to horses.
Values & Uses:
Values & Uses:
The light cream colored wood used for furniture, turnery, woodenware and paper pulp. Red maple can be tapped for syrup-making, but the tapping season is shorter than for the hard maples. Red maple is a popular shade and ornamental tree, with brilliant fall color.
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