MAPLE * ACER
- Maples are hardy deciduous, ornamental trees
with handsome large foliage which, in some species, shows a remarkable
tendency to vary in shape and coloring. They are among our most
valuable and ornamental trees for park and street planting. Nearly
all assume a splendid color in autumn, especially the species
of North America and Eastern Asia, which surpass by far the European
maples.
- Native and foreign trees cultivated chiefly for shade and
for the ornamental foliage. About 110 species in North America,
Asia, Europe and North Africa.
- For purposes of shade, the common sugar maple is best and
most popular. The Norway maple makes a very dense and round head
and is excellent for lawns, but it is too low-headed for the
streets. The Silver maple is also popular where quick-growing
trees are desired. The Japanese maples of the Palmata section
are among the most striking and showy exotic small trees, and
are adapted for fine growing grounds.
- Not particular as to soil. Most species are hardy in the
northern and middle states.
- Grows 25 to 100 ft depending on the variety.