| Maple - Manitoba |
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| Very hardy and adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions. Grows 30-50 ft. |
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| Maple - Manitoba |
| Botanical (latin) name: | Acer negundo |
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| Zone | 2 |
| Height 45ft (14m) | Spread 45ft (14m) |
| Summer leaf color - green | Fall leaf colour - yellow |
| Seeds with wings | Bark - brown rough |
| Blossoms - Innocuous | Fragrance - None |
| Habit - Upright round | Placement - full sun |
| Why would you want this tree? | Shelterbelt or treehouse tree |
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Description:
The Manitoba maple is native to North America and is found extensively southern Manitoba, Saskatchewan and as far west as Alberta where it grows on flood plains or other disturbed areas with ample water supplies such as riparian areas. During the the drought years of the 1930's the Manitoba maple was distributed for free throughout the prairie provinces as shelter belt tree to stop wind erosion. Although many of the buildings in these pioneer homesteads have long since fallen down and rotted away, the yard site can often still be determined by the rows of Manitoba maple trees that are still growing. The wide spreading low angle trunks of the Manitoba Maple make this a favorite tree of families with young children who like to climb and build tree houses. Not only is it a vigorous tree that withstands drought it is also tolerant of wet waterlogged soil as well which is why it is such a great choice as a shelter belt tree. Although the sugar content of the sap is only 2.5% compared to 5% of the sugar maple, it can still be boiled down to make maple syrup or just tapped and consumed as a refreshing drink straight out of the tree. Comes either as a single stem or Clump (Multiple stem)form. Because the pruning the maple in the spring will cause the tree to bleed profusely, maples,along with birches and elm trees, are one of the few trees where fall pruning is recommended. |
| Price last updated on Jan 06, 2014 | Listing of Ornamental_Trees |
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