Our Red Maple! By: Christian Pinchefsky Lonnie Clarence Bowen Jacob Baughan
Interesting Facts Scientific name- Acer rubrum Tree sap from a 40 y/o or older is used to make everyday maple syrup Wood is commonly used for musical instruments and clothes pins A very common tree in Virginia Has a 4 season landscape color.
The Bark The bark is very slick and soft There are splits all over the tree The bark is light grey with white spots
The Leaves Simple leaf Toothed margin Opposite branching
Fruits Nicknamed “helicopter seeds”
Limiting Factors Insufficient supply of a particular nutrient Disease Clear cutting Natural disasters
Uses Veneer Pulpwood Boxes Crates/Pallets Musical instruments
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