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I live in Maine and see there are several vvariations of red maples that are red all spring and summer. One is even a deep purple red. All the info I can find on red maples say that they are only red in fall and green for spring asnd summer. So that made me wonder if i had some other type of maple. Also a neighbor said the most valued red maple is the deepest , almost black, and does not have seeds that drop on the ground and start new trees. He advises that the ones that start from seeds are swamp maple or Norway maple. What i have read on those two types is that they are green in spring and summer maybe with red veining on the leaves and red leaf stems. But I see them all over and they have various shades of red leaves, some with a little hint of green. Anyone familiar with these trees? clarkrm@adelphia.netPlants: 1 | From: home | Registered: Jun 2003
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Roey, I just planted 2 red maples this year..There leaves are green here durning the summer..But when falls comes there red and yellow leaves..If leaves are red now could it be a japanese red maple? I'll try see if i can find out for you.
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Roey, when we moved in to our new house their were 2 fairly mature red maples in the backyard....they are a brighter red in the spring, then they deepen to a purplish red towards summer.....I haven't saw any green leaves on them....Actually one of them still has the original nametag still on it, even though it is a fairly large tree--I will go out and see what it is soon....
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There are two types of Norway Maples that remain red all year, until the leaves drop. Norway Maples generally grow to 50-60 ft tall with 3-5 inch leaves. Crimson King has nearly purple foliage... Royal Red Leaf is redder, but the foliage turns toward purple in the fall.
Scarlet Maples grow to 40 ft., leaves are 2-4 inches, and are native to your area. They have bright red foliage and stems, but the underside of the leaf is generally green.
There are several red varieties of Japanese Maples. The leaves are 2-4 inches. They seldom reach more than 20 ft....
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