rubrum Red Maple宏基癣菌红色的枫叶课件.ppt

Acer rubrum; Red Maple In northern states, red maple naturally occurs in wet bottomland, river flood plains, and wet woods,. Leaves are shiny green above and pale green beneath, 3-5 lobed and 3-6 across. Species name of rubrum (meaning red) is everywhere in evidence: red flowers in dense clusters in late March to early April (before the leaves appear), red fruit (initially reddish, two-winged samara), reddish stems and twigs, red buds, and, in the fall, orange-red foliage color. Acer rubrum; Red Maple This maple tree grows faster than Norway and Sugar maples, but slower than silver maple. Sap of this tree can be used to make a maple syrup that is inferior in quality to syrups made from the sugar maple. Red Maple trees are widely planted and admired. Acer rubrum; Red Maple These trees will tolerate a high water table and are very tolerant of most soil types. It does prefer slightly acid conditions, so this area is perfect. It is also tolerant of ozone and sulfur dioxide. It is god as a residential street tree, in parks and lawns, Avoid areas with tiny mow strips, as it will pop-up sidewalks faster than many other species. The wood is strong and it will make an excellent street tree if planted properly, kept from suckering and limbed up. Acer rubrum, x Autumn Flame; Autumn Flame Red Maple Autumn Flame? Red Maple is a fast growing tree that is also one of the first trees to show fall color. The Autumn Flame? Red Maple has scarlet/green leaves which make for gorgeous fall color. This deciduous trees leaves will always contain a hint of scarlet. It will grow in low lands and can handle excessive moisture. Acer rubrum, x Autumn Flame; Autumn Flame Red Maple The Autumn Flame? Red Maple is pyramidal when young with ascending branches. The branches develop low and form a dense, narrow crown. The lobed leaves are a nice bright green. It requires full sun for best effect. It is not tolerant of drought or very hot dry weather. This tree is a large tree that can achi