| Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Marshall, 1785 |
| Synonyms: Acer nigrum subsp. saccharophorum, Acer palmifolium, Acer saccharinum var. glaucum, Acer saccharophorum, Acer subglaucum, Saccharodendron saccharum, rock maple |
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Acer saccharum is a common tree in the deciduous and mixed forests of eastern Canada, and the northern parts of the central and eastern United States. It grows in most soil types, except sand. Sugar Maple reaches up to 25-35 m in height, and can live for ca. 400 years. It flowers in March-April, and the flowers are in panicles. The fruit is a winged seed (samara). Acer saccharum is best known for its bright autumn foliage, ranging from yellow to bright red-orange. It is also the primary source of maple syrup.
