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Acer saccharum

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    Sugar Maple: An American Classic

    By Sheereen Othman | October 22, 2019

    (Acer saccharum) Best known for its syrup, the sugar maple supports one of the largest industries in the United States, producing nearly two million gallons of maple syrup every year valued between $29 and $42 million. This tree is so popular that several states have even claimed it as their state tree, including New York, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Vermont. Aside from its reputation of being a major source of syrup, the sugar maple is a source of other things.…

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    Sugar Maple: A Sweet Reward

    Acer saccharum Europeans were long familiar with the qualities of the maple wood. Species growing in the old world were used for the unpleasantness of pikes and lances. Imagine the happy surprise to find…

    By James R. Fazio | October 24, 2017