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| Silver Maple |
- Native to eastern North America in the eastern United States & Canada
- Found along waterways & wetlands; highly tolerant of urban conditions so it is seen next to streets
- Lifespan of about 130-150 years
- Can grow usually 15-25 meters tall, but has reached 35 feet as well
- Used as an ornamental tree; the wood is not used much due to its brittleness
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| Scarlet Oak |
- Native to eastern United States (from southern Maine to eastern Oklahoma and south to Southern Alabama); also native in the extreme south of Ontario, Canada
- Usually occurs on dry, sandy, or acidic soils
- Fast growing tree, but relatively shorter life span
- Can grow 20-30 meters tall
- Planted as an ornamental tree; wood sold as red oak but is not as strong as the others
