The maples are part of the Acer family and produce some of the most spectacular autumnal colours. This the the time of senescence when trees sleep


The maples are part of the Acer family and produce some of the most spectacular autumnal colours. This the the time of senescence when the trees withdraw nutrients and chlorophyll to store for the next seasons growth


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Location: Scarborough, UK
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