. Bulletin (Pennsylvania Department of Forestry), no. 25-31. Forests and forestry. 1 i 76 The'flowers of the mountain maple do not appear until early summer—a short while after the leaves have reached full size. They are arranged in erect spikes at the end of the new growth. No other native maple has its white flowers arranged in such conspicuous erect spikes. The fruit matures slowly during the summer, ripens in autumn, and often remains upon the trees far into winter. During late summer and early fall the key-fruits often take on wonderful hues of red, and may furnish one of the most attract
. Bulletin (Pennsylvania Department of Forestry), no. 25-31. Forests and forestry. 1 i 76 The'flowers of the mountain maple do not appear until early summer—a short while after the leaves have reached full size. They are arranged in erect spikes at the end of the new growth. No other native maple has its white flowers arranged in such conspicuous erect spikes. The fruit matures slowly during the summer, ripens in autumn, and often remains upon the trees far into winter. During late summer and early fall the key-fruits often take on wonderful hues of red, and may furnish one of the most attractive features of the landscape. The individual fruit-keys are smaller than those of any other native maple and are clustered on slender drooping stalks. The mountain maple is of practically no commercial importance as a timber tree, but it is valuable as a soil protector on rocky slopes, and very desirable for ornamental purposes. It seems strange that this tree is not more widely used in landscape gardening, for at all seasons of the year it possesses attractive features. It is very hardy, and apparently free from insect and fungous enemies. This tree has enough good points to justify a more extensive planting for or- namental purposes. THE STRIPED MAPLE The striped maple is one of the most distinctive members of the under-story of the forests of the Northwoods. Anyone who has wandered through the mountains of the North or the Alleghemes must have met this beautiful little tree. It is usually found beneath the big monarchs of the forest, and one cannot miss it for it is so beautiful and its white-streaked bark compels attention. In summer the striped maple is easily recognized by the large goose-foot-like leaves which have a rather thin blade and are fashioned with a delicate network of veins. The upper surface of the leaves is dark green, while the lower surface is considerably lighter in color and clothed with short rusty brown to reddish hairs. The margins of the leaves ar
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