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Maple trees and sycamores: the beauty of nature in all its different styles

author:Senior technician Lao Song
Maple trees and sycamores: the beauty of nature in all its different styles

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In the colorful nature world, maple and plane trees show different beauty with their unique forms and characteristics. Although they are all common landscape trees, they have very different styles and growth habits.

Maple trees and sycamores: the beauty of nature in all its different styles

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The maple tree, known for its distinctive autumn leaves, turns from green to red every autumn, like a palette of colors that nature has turned over, making people intoxicated. Maple trees are of great variety and distribution, from the north temperate zone to the tropics. Its leaves are usually palm-shaped, with well-defined veins and elegant shapes. And the most attractive thing is undoubtedly its autumn leaves. At that time, the whole maple forest seemed to be ignited, enthusiastic and unrestrained, and became the object of pursuit by photographers and painters.

Unlike maple trees, plane trees are known for their tall bodies and dense shade. The wide leaves of the sycamore tree, shaped like a heart or palm, are full of greenery, bringing cool shade to the city. In traditional Chinese culture, the sycamore also has a special symbolic meaning, and is often regarded as a symbol of nobility and loyalty. The poetic depiction of the sycamore tree is more drizzle, to dusk, bit by bit, and this poetic depiction gives the sycamore tree a different cultural charm.

In terms of growth habits, there are also significant differences between maple and plane trees. Maple trees are adaptable and can grow in a variety of soil conditions, but prefer well-drained soils. They are typically grown in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and have relatively high temperature and humidity requirements. Sycamore trees, on the other hand, prefer a warm and moist environment and are relatively adaptable to the soil. In many cities in China, sycamore trees are often chosen as street trees because of their shade tolerance, drought tolerance, and rapid growth.

In terms of use, maple and plane trees also have their own merits. Maple trees are hard and are often used to make wood products such as furniture and flooring. And its unique autumn leaves have become a highlight of tourism. Sycamore wood, on the other hand, is softer and suitable for delicate crafts such as musical instruments. In addition, the plane tree also has high medicinal value and environmental protection functions, which can effectively absorb harmful substances in the air and improve environmental quality.

What's more worth mentioning is that maple and plane trees also have a place in the field of culture and art. The autumn leaves of the maple tree have become a source of inspiration for many literary and artistic works, symbolizing the beauty of autumn harvest and withering. The plane tree appears frequently in classical Chinese poetry, and is endowed with rich cultural connotations and emotional meanings.

Maple trees and sycamores: the beauty of nature in all its different styles

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In general, maple and plane trees, although they are both common tree species, have very different characteristics and charms. The maple trees are known for their vivid autumn foliage and become a beautiful sight to behold in autumn, while the plane trees provide a cool escape from the heat with their tall bodies and dense greenery. Both have their own characteristics and uses, and together they form an indispensable part of nature.

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