Alpine Garden: Acer saccharum subsp. grandidentatum

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  1. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    UBC Accession #17228-0184-1978
    Section: North America
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    The name seems to have changed on this. Same accession.
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    This tree has a wonderful shape with all those trunks.
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    wcutler, Jun 28, 2012
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  3. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Re: Acer grandidentatum

    Yep, sensible! While it is obviously related to A. saccharum, it isn't the same, and species rank is well justified.
     
    Michael F, Jun 28, 2012
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