Light Requirement: Sun, partial shade, shade
Soils: Rich well drained soils
Habitat: Upland forests
Flower Color: Yellow, green, brown
Fruit: Seed with wings (samara)
Bloom Time: Spring
Deciduous Tree
Other Names: Northern Sugar Maple, Hard Maple
Native to our area
Range: Midwest, eastern U.S., southeastern U.S., and eastern Canada
Typical Mature Height: 80-100 feet
Wildlife Value: Abundant nesting and cover tree for numerous species of wildlife; special value to honey bees
Uses: Very popular species for wood products, particularly veneer; also widely popular for making maple syrup