Ink was also made from the bark. Short trunk with long, tall branches. This tree is known for its silvery white leaf color that is seen under the leaf along with a dull green color above the leaf. It ia popular for fast growing shade trees, but the limbs are easily broken by the wind. Dense crown, large tree, lovely leaves.
Leaves are the most stunning color in autumn.
This tree is the major source of maple syrup. Indians handed down this technique to early settlers. Today one tree can yield 5 to 60 gallons of sap per year. For 1 gallon of syrup, it takes 32 gallons of sap. Large tree, tall trunk, slim crown.