Branches and leaves are also twins and even in the seed leaf patterns angles and curves of one side are the mirror opposite on the other. Each bud is matched by a twin bud that sits directly opposite of each other on the twig.
From the smallest detail to the overall proportion of the tree every characteristic is in duplicate. It was in 1965, when the final design of the stylized maple leaf was established for our Canadian flag by Jacques St-Cyr and like the mighty maples, continues to stand strong and free.įrom a botany perspective, the maple tree is a perfect tree. With a number of genera belonging to this family, there is much diversity but what comes to mind first is the over 100 trees and shrubs that belong to the Maple Family. As Canada Day has just passed, it reminds me of one of my favourite families – the Aceraceae or the Maple Family. All birthdays should be celebrated, including those that honour a country.
