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Big leaf maple

Acer macrophyllum

Photo by shebebusynow
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Field Notes

Description:

clusters of small greenish-white flowers, dropping about 6" in profusion all over the large trees. They bloom when the leaves are barely emerging, not full size.

Habitat:

With cottonwood on the banks of the Willamette River.

Notes:

Canoe paddles are best made out of the wood of this tree.

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Acer macrophyllum

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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
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PublishedApril 26, 2011

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