Eastern Sugar Maple

Sugar Maple is easily the best species of Maple. They are the state tree of New York, and many other states. It makes the best syrup. It has the best fall color. The Sugar Maple is truly something to be proud of. 
== AKA ==
Sugar Maple, Common Maple
== Description ==
Sugar Maple is a very large tree. Probably the tallest growing deciduous tree along with tuliptree. These trees will easily exceed 80-110 feet. They may take a LONG time to grow this large. This as is, it is a much slower growing maple tree. But its form and durability will make up for it. In spring, these trees have small hanging flowers. They are light green. Flowering and leaf eruption usually occurs at the end of April. Flowers are not showy or important. Their fall foliage is unmatched by the other maples. They will have orange, red, yellow, and brown leaves, along with some green ones. The color is very beautiful. Peak color for sugar maples are the middle to end of October. Little samaras with one green seed (turning brown) will fall around this time. They are around an inch or so long. They are pretty easy to distinguish between other common trees like Norway and Red Maples. Bark is very distinct. The trunk bark is very furrowed. Bark is ridged on mature bark, but not the main trunk (Mainly on mature branches) When winter time, especially for the holidays, maple syrup is very popular in CT. Many people harvest their own. Sugar maple has the perfect sugar content in its sap to make great tasty syrup. Vermont is said to make the best. Leaf buds are pretty clear, as the bud has a spear end look to them. 
== General ==
80-110' or greater. Some specimens reach 150'
Largest Maple.
Outstanding Fall Color
Native Tree
Best Sap for Syrup
Strong wood.
Disease Resistant.
Makes a great yard, park, or street tree.
Category:Trees and Shrubs
Category:Nature