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Maple Trees
Even though they can now be found internationally, all but one of the 128 species of maple tree originated in Asia. Fifty-four of these are under threat of extinction in their native habitat.
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Are maple trees primary producers?
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Yes, a maple tree produces its own food and there for is a primary consumer, anything that eats the maple tree would be a secondary consumer.
What is the symbolic meaning of the Maple Tree in literature?
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Diviation and Love. The maple is seen as a happy tree, alluring, mystically bringing together all who gather under it's sheltering branches. Carrying a young child through the branches of a Maple tree was traditionally thought to encourage good health and long life. The Maple is also said to bring lifelong success and abundance.
What type of maple tree always has red leaves?
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No, during the spring they are a bright green. During the fall they turn a nice red.
What kingdom does a maple tree belong?
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It's a plant so it will be the Plantae kingdom
How do you kill maple tree roots?
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Depends which country you are in. You can get chemical treatments to kill stumps and roots. Alternatively you can hire a stump grinder that will remove the stump and normally kills the remaining roots.
What is the class of a maple tree?
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The sugar maple is the species Acer saccharum.
The complete clasification is:
Kingdom - plantae
Phylum - Magnoliophyta
Class - rosidae
Order - sapindales
Family - aceraceac
Genus - acer
Species - saccharum
The height of a maple tree?
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Maple trees come in various species. Here in Canada, maple trees are especially common, especially in Ontario and Quebec. The classic "Sugar Maple" from which Maple Syrup is derived can grow to be quite large, easily 30 to 40 feet high.
What type of maple trees grow in Canada?
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Yes, maple trees do grow in Canada, and that is how we Canadians get our tasty "Maple Syrup on our Pancakes".
What is Secret in the Maple Tree about?
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What is the Afrikaans word for a maple tree?
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The translation of "tree" into Afrikaans is "boom."
Do maple trees like alkaline or acidic soil?
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There are different varieties of maple trees, from small, decorative Japanese maples to giant, 80-foot Acer maples (the kind from which you can get maple syrup). Generally, maple trees like soil that is slightly acid.
- Japanese maple trees like slightly acid, sandy loam soil with a pH of between 5.5 - 6.5.
- Acer maples (commonly known as "sugar" maples, and the kind from which you can get maple syrup) like soils that range from a pH of 5.5 - 7.3. However, they have been found growing in soils that are strongly acid at pH 3.7.
When is the best time to trim a soft maple tree in Indiana?
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Trimming a Maple Tree in Maryland is the same as trimming a tree in other states. Just trim off the dead leaves and t weigs making sure not to cut any living plant.
What is made of maple trees?
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Main products made of maple trees are:
- maple sirup,
- bowling pins and alley lanes,
- pool cue shafts,
- baseball bats,
- parts of musical instruments (violins, violas, cellos, double basses, guitars, bassoons, drums),
- furniture,
- ingredient of some exotic drinks,
Why are maple trees tapped for their sugar in the early rather than in the summer or autumn?
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well,because the sap runs when teps are below freezing and above freezing by day
Do squirrels eat maple tree seeds?
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Yes, they do although they usually tend to eat nuts,berries and flowers they do eat trees and tree bark.
Is a maple tree an autotroph?
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autotroph, because it creates energy by itself from basic parts, using sun energy and CO2.
How high do maple trees grow?
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The silver maple tree is one of the most common maple trees in the central United States. It is a medium to large tree, and one of the fastest growing maple trees. It is ideal for wet lowland sites, and will easily recover from periods of extended flooding. Silver maple trees are some of the best for poor soil and can be transplanted easily. The wood is soft and can be damaged by sever wind or ice storms.
Often used in residential areas for shade, the silver maple tree has thick foliage. The leaves are deeply cut and silvery white on the undersides, giving the tree its name. The leaves of the silver maple appear as a light green and turn to a yellow gold in the fall. The silver maple tree produces greenish yellow to red flowers in early spring. This deciduous maple tree provides very dense shade.
Silver maple trees are hardy to zones three through nine. They require full sun, but will live in partial shade. A silver maple tree will survive in a variety of soil conditions, but will grow best in moist, well-drained areas. The upright nature of the silver maple tree gives it an open oval shape, with strong spreading branches. The leaves are three to six inches in width, and have five very distinct lobes.
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There are many considerations to think about before planting silver maple trees. First of all is the soft nature of the wood. In areas with extreme weather storms, this tree will likely become damaged easily. A second consideration is that the roots are intrusive. Roots of silver maple trees have been known to break sidewalks and through basement walls. Planted in the proper location and cared for correctly, silver maple trees will provide years of hassle free life and beauty.
