The Sugar Maple is the source of maple syrup and the national tree of Canada. Famous for its blazing orange, red, and yellow fall foliage — among the most spectacular autumn displays on Earth.
Best time to see a Sugar Maple
The best time to see a Sugar Maple is May–September, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 32,281 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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