Where trees grow there are leaves to rake,
Limbs to trim, debris to compost,
And walks to take among slanted light.
Copyright © 2011 Dianne Marie Andre
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Silver Maple Tree (in photo above) Facts:
- Latin name: Acer saccharinum L.
- Grows in zones 3 – 9, sun to partial shade.
- Deciduous. Broad-leafed. Leaves are green on the top and silver underneath.
- Fast growing with a long lifespan (130 years or more).
- Thrive in poor soil conditions.
- Invasive root that easily penetrate poor soil and can break sidewalks and house foundations.
Sun Ray Facts:
- Sun rays are actually white.
- As rays travel through the atmosphere, it removes the many blue hues thereby leaving reds, yellows, and oranges. By the time the rays reach human visibility they are processed as yellow.
In and Around the Garden 