Acer saccharum

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Acer saccharum

Acer saccharum, commonly known as the sugar maple, is a species of maple native to the hardwood forests of eastern Canada, from Nova Scotia west through southern Quebec, central and southern Ontario to southeastern Manitoba around Lake of the Woods, and the northern parts of the Central and Eastern United States, from Minnesota eastward to the highlands of the eastern states.

Pronunciation

Acer saccharum: /ˈeɪsər sækˈʃɑːrəm/

Etymology

The genus name Acer derives from a Latin word meaning "sharp", referring to the characteristic points on maple leaves. Saccharum is derived from the Greek word "sakcharon", meaning sugar, referring to the sugar-like sap obtained from the tree.

Description

Acer saccharum is a deciduous tree normally reaching heights of 25–35 m (82–115 ft) tall, and exceptionally up to 45 m (148 ft). A 10-year-old tree is typically about 5 m (16 ft) tall. The leaves are deciduous, up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long and equally wide, with five palmate lobes. The basal lobes are relatively small, while the upper lobes are larger and deeply notched. In contrast with the angular notching of the silver maple, however, the notches tend to be rounded at their interior.

Related Terms

  • Deciduous: Trees or shrubs that shed their leaves annually.
  • Maple: A common type of tree found in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • Palmate: A term used to describe a type of leaf that has lobes radiating from a common point.
  • Silver Maple: Another species of maple, known for its distinctive leaf shape.

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