Sugar Maple

Sapindaceae

FamilySapindaceae

Max Height35 m

RangeE. North America

HabitatDeciduous forests

About the Sugar Maple

Source of maple syrup — 40 liters sap makes 1 liter syrup. Spectacular fall color drives New England tourism. Can live 300-400 years. Wood used for basketball courts and instruments. Leaf is Canadas symbol.

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