The samaras spread at an angle of 90–120 degrees, dispersing after the leaves are mature. The leaves are usually 5-lobed (sometimes 3-lobed), the lobes pointed, toothless or irregularly toothed. saccharum) is a medium to large tree to about 100 feet tall. Sugar maple (also called hard maple and black maple) ( A.Missouri has 5 species that may be found growing on their own, out of cultivation (4 are native, and 1 is introduced): Globally, there are about 115 species of maples. The winged fruits often whirl down from the canopy like little helicopter wings. The two seeds are initially fused but break apart when mature. The fruits of maples are the well-known maple keys (samaras) consisting of a basal seed with an elongated, flat, rather papery wing. Some maple species may be either monoecious or dioecious. Some maple species are monoecious (have separate male and female flowers on the same tree), while others are dioecious (have separate male-flowering trees and female-flowering trees). They are radially symmetrical, usually with 4 or 5 sepals, which may be fused and are often colored 4 or 5 free petals (or no petals) 3–8 strongly protruding stamens and 1 pistil attached to 2 fused structures that will become the distinctive, paired maple “keys” (samaras). The leaf blades are usually simple and palmately lobed (often shaped something like a star or an outstretched hand), although one of our maple species (box elder) is pinnately compound, with 3 or 5 separate leaflets. The leaves of maples are opposite and have definite leaf stems (petioles). Maples have distinctive leaves, flowers, and winged fruits (samaras). What distinguishes maples, as a group, from other woody plants? Depending on the species, maples may be shrubs or trees Missouri’s native species are usually trees. They also provide stunning fall color, commercially important lumber, sap for syrup, and welcome shade on a hot summer day. Maples are important members of native ecosystems. Pre-order Trees of Missouri here.Missouri has five species of maples that are either native or naturalized, plus several that are known only in cultivation. You can follow Stan on Facebook and Twitter , or contact him via his web page. Stan’s nationally syndicated NatureSmart Column appears in more than 25 cities spanning 5 states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Pennsylvania) and is circulated to more than 750,000 readers. He can be contacted via American Chestnut Tree Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter. Amur Maple leaf and fruitĪlso a well-known columnist and radio personality, Stan’s syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. So grab Trees of Missouri Field Guide for your next outing―to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.Ībout the author: Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children’s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles, and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers, and cacti in the United States. This new edition includes updated photographs expanded information a Quick Compare section for leaves, needles, and silhouettes and even more of Stan’s expert insights.
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