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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002062
11/12/99
Acer macrophyllum--Bigleaf Maple
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7
Height: 60 ft Spread: 50 ft Form: rounded
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches
Comments: The common and botanical names of this tree
refer to the large leaves. Individual leaves can be a
foot across. This is a vigorous tree (Vis. 1) and is native
to the western U.S. The fall color is usually yellow
perhaps with some orange.
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