Eastern shade-tolerant (one intermediate) broad-leaved species

Acer pensylvanicum L. - striped maple

Image 1.Newly expanding shoot with a terminal inflorescence, a raceme, clearly showing that the order of flower blooming is from the base to the tip; and paired preformed leaves, early June.

Image 2 A raceme with its pedicelled flowers in full bloom, late May or early June.

Image 3 Fruits, double samaras, developing from the gynaecium after other parts of the flowers have been shed, late June.

Information provided by:
Dr. G.R. Powell
Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management at UNB