Post by Tumbleweed on Apr 22, 2010 13:40:14 GMT -6
For the life of me I can't id this maple. It is my neighbors tree and I've always been an admirer of it because of the color. I know it is brown much of the time but I can't remember if there is some point it turns greener. (I'll have to let you know.)
Yesterday when I was wheeling Mom around to look at Spring flowers I took a closer look at the tree as the seed pods were catching the light in an amazing way. The red wings and the yellow base of the seed are so eye-catching.
The tree itself is huge, about double the size of his home which is a 1 1/2 story house so judging by the first picture somewhere around 50 feet or more feet in height. It is wonderfully shaped and beautiful.
Anyway, I have searched the internet for hours and I give up. I am defeated. Does anyone know what type of maple it is? My neighbor is gone, long term, so I can't ask him if he knows.
I know it isn't just a really rare variety because I see a few scattered about town. Pictures taken just yesterday, April 21st.
Please click for larger view.
Yesterday when I was wheeling Mom around to look at Spring flowers I took a closer look at the tree as the seed pods were catching the light in an amazing way. The red wings and the yellow base of the seed are so eye-catching.
The tree itself is huge, about double the size of his home which is a 1 1/2 story house so judging by the first picture somewhere around 50 feet or more feet in height. It is wonderfully shaped and beautiful.
Anyway, I have searched the internet for hours and I give up. I am defeated. Does anyone know what type of maple it is? My neighbor is gone, long term, so I can't ask him if he knows.
I know it isn't just a really rare variety because I see a few scattered about town. Pictures taken just yesterday, April 21st.
Please click for larger view.
