Wow, I love the fact that so many people are willing to help me on this. I'll try to take some more pics of the bark, and seedy hellicopter things on the maple. It's still holding the seeds as we speak. Thank you for all the info so far. I'm researching all the types that you guys are posting to aid in the search. Anymore ideas, let me know. And as for the second one, I think I'll just rip it out. I was just curious to what it was but it seems that the overwelming sense is that it's a weed tree. Any suggestions on a nice tree for wisconsin weather? I'm thinking about planting a tree. I'd like a unquie tree if I could. All I see in my neighborhood is those silver maples that you guys helped me with before. thanks again.
Josh