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Questions and Answers: 2021

Question: Taken in Hampton, CT 5-17-21. What type of maple tree is this? The seeds are bright red.

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    Taken in Hampton, CT 5-17-21. What type of maple tree is this? The seeds are bright red.

    Answer

    Dear CT06226, I'm sorry, but the image was taken too far away for me to see any details. I can't make out the leaf outline, etc. If you are able to get a closer image of the leaves, I could help you. If you can't reach any, look for fallen leaves on the ground. Given the time of year, it is likely you have photographed red maple or silver maple, but that is only a guess based on phenology and fruit color.