The Japanese Maple Poem by Francis Duggan

It belong to the maple family
And it's common name Japanese Maple Tree
And it's leaves for maple seem so very small
And the tree itself doesn't grow to be very tall.

And though of trees I do not profess to know
Where bigger trees not suited they can grow
In garden they do not take up much space
And some of the 'garden proud' afford them pride of place.

From Spring to Fall their beauty to be seen
They look resplendent in their lighter green
But in latter Fall their beauty in decay
And they stand nude on Winter's coldest day.

A smaller species of the maple tree
And they look great in their Summer greenery
And their Homeland Japan so their name imply
And if you wish to know more ask other than I.