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Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum

CommonPlant
Illustration of Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

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.

Habitat
Cool, moist, well-drained upland forests
Diet
Seeds eaten by squirrels and birds; caterpillars support migrating warblers in spring
How common
Common

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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