Clumps of bright red samaras

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  1. Ken Hamilton

    Ken Hamilton Active Member

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    Can anyone remember a post asking identification of a sycamore with huge clumps of bright red samaras?
    I think it was sycamore but may have been A. platanoides. There was also an accompanying photo. Cant find it looking back through posts. Thanks
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Red would be a lot more characteristic of Acer pseudoplatanus. With the name 'Erythrocarpum' having been coined for a showy form.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    There's also Heldreich's Maple (Acer heldreichii) noted for its bright red samaras - pic from summer a couple of years ago. It's probably this one you're asking about; I was unsure whether it was A. heldreichii or A. trautvetteri.
     

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