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Associated observations

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What

Black Maple (Acer nigrum)

Observer

owenclarkin

Date

July 26, 2013

Description

75.5' tall (Nikon Forestry 550), ~1m DBH (by eye).
All traits match Acer nigrum including velvety leaf undersides, thick petioles with stipules, etc.
This is one of three mature Acer nigrum trees observed in Oxford Mills.

This species seems to thrive along roadsides, in contrast to its close relative Acer saccharum.

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