Bigleaf Maple

Photo taken by Oliver Kellhammer, Summer 1997 Artist-in-Residence, Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre

 

Bigleaf Maple
Acer macrophyllum

These maples and horse chestnuts have grown along this pathway since well before Oak Park was expanded in 1945. People used to walk along this route to get to the Oak Street tram, which made its last run in 1952.

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