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Shantung Maple

Acer truncatum

Description:

(a.k.a. Purpleblow Maple) Deciduous. Small to medium tree often 30-40' tall (max. 56'). Related to Norway Maple, but smaller with more rounded crown; star-shaped leaves distinctive. Native to China. Uncommonly but increasingly cultivated especially in warmer regions. (per Kenn Kaufman)

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DavidMroczkowski
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DavidMroczkowski

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Jul 9, 2012
Submitted on Jul 10, 2012

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