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SHANTUNG MAPLE
Acer truncatum
This tree has the appearance of a Japanese Maple, however the leaves are smooth along the edges. The appearance of yellow flower clusters in the early spring provides a pleasing flowering accent. Its shiny light green foliage and interesting trunks make it quite attractive as a small lawn shade tree, which does well in half-shade to sun in a moderately moist setting. New growth is purplish-red, bronze. Many hybrid varieties of this species are available. Its height generally remains below 25 when planted in sunny locations.
This tree has the appearance of a Japanese Maple, however the leaves are smooth along the edges. The appearance of yellow flower clusters in the early spring provides a pleasing flowering accent. Its shiny light green foliage and interesting trunks make it quite attractive as a small lawn shade tree, which does well in half-shade to sun in a moderately moist setting. New growth is purplish-red, bronze. Many hybrid varieties of this species are available. Its height generally remains below 25 when planted in sunny locations.
Even trees do not die without a groan.
-Henry David Thoreau
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