What are these flowers in Early April?

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  1. Joseph Lin

    Joseph Lin Active Member 10 Years

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    What are these flowers in Early April in Vancouver? Thanks.
     

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    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Acer negundo.
     
  3. Joseph Lin

    Joseph Lin Active Member 10 Years

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    Thanks. Can we differentiate this Manitoba Maple flowers from Oak flowers?
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The buds are in opposite pairs, whereas they are alternate on oaks.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Pinnate leaves soon become evident, smooth bloomy shoots not seen on oaks. Flowers of oaks catkin-like.
     

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