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Nov 20, 2014 6:01 PM CST
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Name: Leon
Indiana (Zone 5a)
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I found this tree growing in a swamp this summer. It was located in about 2 feet of water along with other aquatic vegetation such as cat tails, reeds and scrubby willows. When I hiked that area today (Oct. 12, 2014) its foliage was like fire in the sunlight. It is Drummond's maple (Acer rubrum var. drummondii). I did some research about this remarkable tree, and posted some comments in the data base back in October. Drummond's maple



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Nov 20, 2014 6:04 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
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Leon, you've outdone yourself. Fabulous!
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Nov 20, 2014 6:10 PM CST
Name: Vickie
southern Indiana (Zone 6b)
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Oh that is rich and vibrant! Great job, Leon!
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Nov 20, 2014 7:05 PM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
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Leon, it is outstanding!
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Nov 20, 2014 8:01 PM CST
Name: Kayleigh
(Zone 5a)
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Beautiful ... love the red color.
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Nov 20, 2014 8:10 PM CST
Name: Linda
Tucson, Arizona
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Fantastic color !!! Lovey dubby
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Nov 20, 2014 8:36 PM CST
Name: Susie
Leonard, Minnesota (Zone 3b)
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Beautiful tree and beautiful banner. What a great find! Thumbs up
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Nov 21, 2014 1:24 PM CST
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Name: Leon
Indiana (Zone 5a)
Light is the shadow of God!
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Region: United States of America Region: Indiana Vegetable Grower
Garden Ideas: Master Level Peonies Hummingbirder Cat Lover Dog Lover Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Thanks to everyone for your thumbs, acorns and gracious comments. I
wish you all a nice (and warmer) week-end! Special thoughts and best
wishes for the folks up in Buffalo, NY.
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Nov 21, 2014 1:35 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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Beautiful banner Leon! I really love the autumn foliage that y'all get in the northern zones. My thoughts and prayers are with those in Buffalo N.Y. and other locations that are getting so much snow. I hope everyone stays safe and warm.

... off to the database to read more about the gorgeous Drummond's Maple!
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Nov 21, 2014 2:17 PM CST
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Name: Leon
Indiana (Zone 5a)
Light is the shadow of God!
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Region: United States of America Region: Indiana Vegetable Grower
Garden Ideas: Master Level Peonies Hummingbirder Cat Lover Dog Lover Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Thanks Lin! Smiling
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Nov 21, 2014 2:43 PM CST
Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)
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Leon, gorgeous banner, I love red maple leaves. Lovey dubby Thumbs up
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Nov 21, 2014 3:42 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Leon
Indiana (Zone 5a)
Light is the shadow of God!
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Region: United States of America Region: Indiana Vegetable Grower
Garden Ideas: Master Level Peonies Hummingbirder Cat Lover Dog Lover Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Thanks, Margaret
This is one of the brightest reds that I can recall seeing.
It's almost as red as the one on the Canadian flag! Smiling
But the orange ones and yellow ones are nice too. Our
autumn season was just too short to enjoy them all. Sad
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