38. English Maple

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Two English maples are by the wheelchair ramp at the Music building's southeast end. This species is the only Acer native in England, and was the first tree to receive the name "maple." It is cultivated where a tough small tree is desired and is often found in English hedgerows. Its softly lobed leaves lack the elegance and vibrant colors of some maples, and change to mere yellow in November. The seeds are conspicuous in horizontal pairs.

Pictured below: Map showing geographical distribution of English Maple.

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