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Thu, Nov 15, 12 at 15:59
| Hi can anyone identify this maple leaf, or even confirm that it is a maple)? It is from a tree growing not far from a creek on a trail in Santa Barbara. Elevation 900 ft. There are just a few of these tress in an area with mostly sycamores.
I think it looks similar to Acer macrophyllum, but the leaves are only about six inches across. Thanks Stephen |
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| Bigleaf maple often produces smaller leaves on less prime sites. |
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- Posted by ColdSpring none (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 18:17
| Thanks bboy. That makes sense, it is surrounded by large sycamores, so it doesn't get a lot of sun. Although most of the leaves are 6-8 inches I found a few that were about 10" So I will assume it's macrophyllum until the spring when I will confirm by looking at the flowers, and then the fruit. |
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