Manitoba Maple

Grows up to 20m high Approximately 75cm in

diameter will split near the ground into

long spreading limbs

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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

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Prefers lots of sunlight Like moist soil An early succession tree not

shade or drought tolerant

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Bark on a young tree is:

- lightly ridged

- brown gray in colour

Older trees have:

- rougher ridges

- darker in colour

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Keys are arranged in drooping clusters

wings are 30 – 50mm long

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