Magic of maples quiz answers at Westonbirt Arboretum

Congratulations on completing the Magic of Maples trail.  We hope you enjoyed exploring and discovering sparkling maple facts along the way.  

Here are the answers to the quiz. 

World of colour

What is Monijigari? 

Answer: The traditional autumn pastime of viewing the changing colours

Sweet scene

Which part of the tree needs to be ‘tapped’ to release the sugary sap?

 Answer: The bark

Biodiversity powerhouse

Which moth species relies on this tree?  

Answer: Maple Pug Moth

Rooted in relationships

Why is it named the ‘Spreading Star’?

Answer: For its unique spreading habit 

Cultural champion

What type of habitat does this tree naturally grow in?

Answer: Wetland 

Glowing bonfires

Which animal’s hands are associated with maple leaves in Japanese culture?

Answer: Frogs

The voyager

What type of soil does this tree naturally grow on?

Answer: Rocky, limestone soils

Carbon capture hero

What does the tree do with the carbon it catches?

Answer: Turns it into glucose for growing big and tall

Speedy sycamore

What quality does this tree have that makes it tolerant to pollution and coastal winds? 

Answer: Flaky bark