Sugar maples
Acer saccharum
Acer saccharum, the sugar maple, is a species of flowering plant in the soapberry and lychee family Sapindaceae. It is native to the hardwood forests of eastern Canada and the eastern United States. Sugar maple is best known for being the primary source of maple syrup and for its brightly colored autumn foliage.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Acer saccharum |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Height | 60-75 ft |
| Bloom time | Apr-May |
| Sun | Part shade |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Rich loam |
| Wildlife value | The maple-basswood forest dominant; sap for syrup; orange-red fall color |
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