Maple ID

Discussion in 'Maples' started by bub72ck, Jul 11, 2015.

  1. bub72ck

    bub72ck Active Member

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    Saw these really tall pencil maples outside Cheesecake Factory. Anybody know the cultivar?
     

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    maf Generous Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    Not sure because I can't see the leaf arrangement, but it might be a Liquidambar rather than a maple. Something like Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'.
     
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    patdero1 Active Member Maple Society

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    ‘Slender Silhouette’ Sweetgum
     
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    emery Renowned Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    +1 on the evidence. To tell if it's a Liquidambar rather than an Acer, look to see if the leaves are alternate (Liquidambar) or opposite (Acer). That's what Maf is referring to. Anyway I'd be disappointed if I didn't know there was a maple of this form. ;)
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Definitely a sweetgum.
     
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    Upon further research it matches up with the sweetgum. A very cool plant indeed.
     
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