red maple
noun
: a common tree (Acer rubrum) of eastern and central North America that grows chiefly in moist soils, has reddish twigs and flowers, and yields a lighter and softer wood than the sugar maple
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Colors like cinnamon, dry orange, red maple and polar fox give trims a warm and comforting feeling.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
Here, the sugar maples, red maples, gum trees, and hickory trees show off their autumn colors; they’re also complemented by ferns, Japanese maples, and woody shrubs in the gardens, creating one of Asheville’s most spectacular sights.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
New Mexico’s capital city puts on an autumn show with fiery red maples and golden aspens lined by the deep greens of pinyon pines.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Eastern equine encephalitis, also called EEE or Triple E, is a rare but potentially deadly virus that is typically spread by mosquitoes in certain swampy areas, including red maple and white cedar swamps in Massachusetts.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 3 Sep. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
Here, the sugar maples, red maples, gum trees, and hickory trees show off their autumn colors; they’re also complemented by ferns, Japanese maples, and woody shrubs in the gardens, creating one of Asheville’s most spectacular sights.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
New Mexico’s capital city puts on an autumn show with fiery red maples and golden aspens lined by the deep greens of pinyon pines.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Eastern equine encephalitis, also called EEE or Triple E, is a rare but potentially deadly virus that is typically spread by mosquitoes in certain swampy areas, including red maple and white cedar swamps in Massachusetts.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Red maple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20maple. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
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