Plant: deciduous tree to 100'

Origin: Eastern US floodplains

Zone: 4 - 9

Flowers: female a grouping of red pistils, male a bunch of hanging anthers; mixed clusters create fuzzy branches in early spring

Foliage: typical maple shape, deeply lobed and toothed

Culture: sunny location in moist, soil. Tolerates part shade and heavy soil. First maple to bloom. Signal of Spring!