1. Manitoba Maple Grows up to 20m high Approximately 75cm in diameter will split near the ground into long spreading limbs (Large, clear picture of the tree's shape)

2. composed of 3 – 9 leaflets on a central stock can be 5 – 12cm long with toothed edges asymmetrical on the stalk gray-green on the under side (A close-up picture of the tree's leafs)

3. Prefers lots of sunlight Like moist soil An early succession tree not shade or drought tolerant (A picture of the tree in its typical habitat)

4. Bark on a young tree is: - lightly ridged - brown gray in colour Older trees have: - rougher ridges - darker in colour (A close-up picture of the bark)

5. Keys are arranged in drooping clusters wings are 30 – 50mm long ( Picture of the seeds)