(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… Read More at http://blog.arborday.org/?p=4492
 

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published on: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000