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chalk maple

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Also known as: Acer leucoderme
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The chalk maple (Acer leucoderme) is a shade tree native to the southeastern United States. It is distinguished by its light gray bark. Maples, in general, belong to the genus Acer and are a large group of trees and shrubs known for their ornamental value, striking autumn colors, and valuable wood. All maples produce winged seeds called samaras, and their leaves are arranged oppositely on twigs. While some authorities classify the chalk maple as A. leucoderme, others consider it a subspecies of the sugar maple.12

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