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Each leaf seems to want its own unique color as this maple tree begins to prepare for winter.
This is Staghorn Sumac. You can tell it's not poison sumac because it has jagged or serrated edges on the leaves, and a slightly fuzzy stem. Poison sumac has smooth edged leaves and a waxy smooth stem.
Leaves return nutrients to the forest soil.
