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Maple Tree Bed
The Big Silver Maple Tree in
the back yard was probably planted around the time the house
was built (1905-1919). About 30-40 years ago, it was
topped (cutting the four main branches down to about 30 feet high.) As the back yard was
developed with a patio area over the root cellar, a large
driveway area and garage, the whole area became enclosed in
concrete. Directly under the big Maple is a flower bed
that we traditionally plant with Red
Impatiens.
In the north corner of the bed are a bunch of Tarda Tulips that
bloom in early spring. In 2005 a caladium bulb was planted in the
same corner for a late some show piece. Someday soon will will
lose our beloved Maple Tree, but in the mean time, we'll enjoy it to
the fullest.
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Silver Maple |
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Photo Summer 2005 |
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