![]() Older wilted leaves cause poisoning more quickly than wilted leaves of early summer growth. Buds, twigs, flowers and petioles are red. Leaves are green during the growing season and turn red in the fall. (Leaves of sugar maple have smooth leaf edges between lobes.) Undersides of leaves are white. Leaves have three to five lobes with shallow notches between lobes. Young bark is smooth and gray older bark is dark and broken. It occurs naturally or may be planted as an ornamental. Probably the most common tree causing problems in Michigan is red maple, which is also called swamp maple.ĭescription – Red maple ( Acer rubrum) is a tree of medium size. This article will discuss the toxic principles of these trees, the amounts needed to produce toxic signs, and the likelihood that the tree will cause your horse problems. Trees of major concern to horses in Michigan are red maple, black walnut, black locust, cherry and oak. ![]() If the entire tree is toxic and palatable and horses are hungry, toxicity is much more likely. A final consideration is the part(s) of the tree that are toxic. Equines must consume large quantities of oak before signs of toxicity occur. The quantity of a plant needed to be ingested also affects the likelihood of toxicity. Black locust and oak trees, for example, are not very palatable, but red maple leaves seem to be readily ingested if other feedstuffs are in short supply. Toxicities are uncommon in well-fed individuals. One of the most important considerations in whether a toxic plant will cause problems is what other feeds are available and in what quantity. A little research before planting trees around your horse pastures and barns will keep your horses safe while providing beautification and shade to the property. ![]() ![]() Trees are of immense benefit to both the value and the esthetics of a property, but certain trees may be harmful to livestock. ![]()
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