It belong to the maple family <br />And it's common name Japanese Maple Tree <br />And it's leaves for maple seem so very small <br />And the tree itself doesn't grow to be very tall. <br /> <br />And though of trees I do not profess to know <br />Where bigger trees not suited they can grow <br />In garden they do not take up much space <br />And some of the 'garden proud' afford them pride of place. <br /> <br />From Spring to Fall their beauty to be seen <br />They look resplendent in their lighter green <br />But in latter Fall their beauty in decay <br />And they stand nude on Winter's coldest day. <br /> <br />A smaller species of the maple tree <br />And they look great in their Summer greenery <br />And their Homeland Japan so their name imply <br />And if you wish to know more ask other than I.<br /><br />Francis Duggan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-japanese-maple/
