The sugar maple (Acer Saccharum) is one of America’s best-loved trees. In fact, more states have claimed it as their state tree than any other single species—those states being New York, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Vermont.
While commercially planted for its delicious syrup and value as lumber, this tree makes a great addition to any yard or park. And one of its most prominent features is amazing fall color. As the seasons change, the leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow, burnt orange and red.
Read more about these magnificent trees at: https://www.arborday.org/Trees/TreeGuide/treedetail.cfm?itemID=870