Big-leaf Maple: Acer macrophyllum

The photo above shows both the terminal and uppermost lateral buds of a big-leaf maple branch which have opened with the drooping inflorescences and newly emerged leaves visible. Photographed along the Mt. Adams Highway on the eastern slopes of Mt. Adams..........May 6, 2006.

The photo above shows the leaf of big-leaf maple as taken at a logging landing at the end of Road K6300 at approximately 3030' on the southeastern slopes of Mt. Adams..........June 19, 2005.

The photo above shows the attractive fall coloration of the foliage of big-leaf maple as seen at about 3700' along forest road #23 at the Mt. Adams Viewpoint on the southwestern slopes of Mt. Adams.............October 14, 2005. This is about the upper edge of the elevational range that big-leaf maple may be found on Mt. Adams.

The photo above shows a close-up of the inflorescence of big-leaf maple. Photographed along the Mt. Adams Highway on the eastern slopes of Mt. Adams.........May 6, 2006.