Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum
Acer saccharum, commonly known as the Sugar Maple, is a large deciduous tree native to North America. It is prized for its striking foliage, with leaves turning shades of orange, red, and yellow in the fall. Sugar Maples typically grow to a height of 60-80 feet and have a round or oval shape with a dense crown. They have a slow to moderate growth rate and are highly valued for their hard, dense wood that is used in furniture, flooring, and other applications. Sugar Maples are also known for their sap, which is used to make maple syrup. They prefer moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Sugar Maples are commonly used as shade trees in parks, residential areas, and along streets. They are also an important component of natural forests in their native range. Overall, Acer saccharum is a beautiful and iconic tree that is highly valued for its ornamental and economic attributes.
Acer saccharum, commonly known as the Sugar Maple, is a large deciduous tree native to North America. It is prized for its striking foliage, with leaves turning shades of orange, red, and yellow in the fall. Sugar Maples typically grow to a height of 60-80 feet and have a round or oval shape with a dense crown. They have a slow to moderate growth rate and are highly valued for their hard, dense wood that is used in furniture, flooring, and other applications. Sugar Maples are also known for their sap, which is used to make maple syrup. They prefer moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Sugar Maples are commonly used as shade trees in parks, residential areas, and along streets. They are also an important component of natural forests in their native range. Overall, Acer saccharum is a beautiful and iconic tree that is highly valued for its ornamental and economic attributes.
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