Fruits: Winged in joined pairs (rarely in 3’s) on a single stalk often separating when shed.The flowers appear before or with the leaves. Pollen flowers and seed flowers may be in the same cluster, in separate clusters, or on separate trees a tree may have 1, 2 or 3 types of flowers. Twigs often terminate in a withered stub between a pair of lateral buds (absent in some species) in clusters. Spring flush of growth is pre-formed in the bud subsequent shoot growth is neo-formed. The Vine maple’s terminal bud may be absent. Buds: Terminal bud is usually present, with 1-8 pairs of scales lateral buds smaller, in opposite pairs.Leaves: Deciduous, in opposite pairs, simple, long stalked 3-9 prominent veins radiating from the stalk at the base of the leaf, usually palmately lobed with the number of lobes corresponding to the number of prominent veins lobes toothed.(Manitoba Maple leaves composed of 3-9 leaflets pinnately arranged along a central stalk.).Fruit, buds and twigs are an important source of food for many species of birds and mammals. Usage: Wood from some species is used for flooring, furniture, interior woodwork, plywood, veneer, and small woodenware.Paired keys with stalks longer than the wings: wings slightly divergent. Buds long pointed, with 6-8 pairs of scales. Quick Recognition: Leaves with 5 tapering and pointed lobes teeth few, irregular.Why should you care about Native Species and specifically Native Canadian Maples? > An indigenous species is adapted to local conditions such as a river watershed, or even more specifically, to the bottom slopes of the river valley. Indigenous is a term that is used interchangeably with ‘native’, but has a more meaningful, locally explicit meaning.native to Ontario, although given the size of Ontario, this is less than helpful. The term Native often has political connotations – e.g. A native species is one that existed in Ontario prior to European settlement and is adapted to local conditions.The native trees and shrubs in our forests have evolved over millennia to be adapted to the local soils and climate.Taken from “A landowners Guide to the Native Woody Species of Southcentral Ontario” – Forest Gene Conservation Association/Barb Boysen More information What is a Native Species ? Pollinators and other wildlife rely on our native species, and unfortunately, cultivars and nativars can cause a disruption to the balance of the natural system. Maple Cultivars, Varieties and Nativars are NOT eligible for MLF Rebate PLEASE NOTE: Maple Leaves Forever offers a THANK YOU REBATE on eligible rural Ontario plantings of native maple trees from our approved partner nurseries.
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