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.
