This week we are focusing on the genus of trees collectively known as Acers (Maples). We have a number of different maples on the Greenway from the common ‘Sycamore’ ‘Field ‘and ‘Norway’ Maples along the riversides and parks to the more decorative Red and Paperbark Maples in C.S. Lewis Square.
Most species are deciduous, and leaves typically have 5 pointed lobes. Almost all are renowned for their spectacular autumn leaf colour.

Photo Credit: Karen Oliver