Fig. 32.—Leaf of the Red Maple.
Other common names: The red maple is sometimes known as swamp maple.
Fig. 33.—Twig of Norway Maple.
Comparisons: The red maple is apt to be confused with the silver maple, but the latter can be distinguished by its turned-up twigs and scaly bark over the whole trunk of the tree, which presents a sharp contrast to the straight twig and smooth bark of the red maple. The latter has a bark similar to the beech, but its branches are opposite, while those of the beech are alternate.
Norway Maple (Acer platanoides)
Distinguishing characters: The bud, [Fig. 33], is oval and reddish-brown in color; when taken off, a milky juice exudes. The bark is close. [Fig. 34]