Photo of Acer glabrum (Douglas Maple)

Acer glabrum - Usually tall and spindly growing to 32 ft (10m) with opposite, ascending to erect branches, rounded twigs, and a narrow crown. In open stands it occurs as a dense multi-stemmed shrub to 6 ft (2m) tall. The fragrant flower clusters are yellowish-green, and appear at the same time as the new leaves in spring. The fruit is a double samara or winged seed. This species flowers in April-June fruiting in August-October. The leaves turn bright yellow, orange, and red in the fall. Smooth, gray bark, red twigs, and reddish, winged seeds provide winter interest. Family : Aceraceae

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Author : Tim Ludwig
Photo # : 32428
Online since: April 27th 2019