Originally Posted by
berkshires
Well okay if you say 100% sure, I'll trust you, even though you say there are very few in your area for you to compare to. When they're young you can't really tell by bark, you have to look at the buds and samaras (seed pods). That said, like the good Doctor said, trees are like the rest of us, some of us are just a little weird. Guess you got some weirdos over there!
Cheers,
Gabe
The leaves are also different.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/07bn...MLuMxbCAb7tcTw
As mentioned it could be something unique and individualistic about these trees. The maples could be sensitive to being called weird, so I will call them special! 😜
I actually look forward to seeing the leaves on the trees each year and some of the leaves are still on in April. They show up in a number of pictures and videos over the years.
https://youtu.be/7uWASBMT16A
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