A Beautiful Autumn Day
November 5, 2010A beautiful autumn day under the silver maple trees (Acer Saccharinum).
Photos were taken yesterday at different times.
Facts about Silver Maple Trees:
- Deciduous.
- Transplants easily.
- Can live 130 years or more.
- Ideal for wet bottomland sites.
- One of the best trees for poor soil.
- Medium to large fast growing tree.
- Often used in residential areas for shade.
- Leaves turn yellowish orange in the fall.
- Easily recovers from extended periods of flooding.
- Leaves are deeply cut and silvery white underneath.
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The wood is soft and can be damaged by severe winds or ice storms.
In and Around the Garden 
Beautiful view down the row of trees. Lovely color on the fallen leaves. I am really enjoying the many trees changing their colors as I do my errands and take little trips – the reds, yellows and scarlets are Mother Nature’s gifts to us at this time of year.
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This is my second-favorite time of the year. (Spring is first.) Fall won’t last much longer. I hope you keep enjoying Mother Nautre’s gifts.
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What lovely fall leaves – striking! They remind me of Liquid Amber trees. When I was in grade school we had a project on trees and I asked a neighbor the name of his colorful trees for my school repot. He said “Liquid Amber” and from what I remember from over 50 years ago, I always loved seeing his Liquid Amber trees, the leaves were so colorful. We lived on corners, and his trees lined his property facing both streets. Beautiful. Bernadine
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I’m not a very religious person, but when I see nature like this I feel God all around me and that I am indeed part of the Big Picture.
Lovely pictures. Thanks Dianne!
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You sure are, Dolores–and we’re glad!
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