Maple Trees
Maple Trees are the most well-known trees, these are some of the most beautiful trees in the fall. These trees are extended across the northern hemisphere. These trees belong to the family Aceraceae. There are 128 species. The size of maple trees depends upon the size of the species. Some maple trees can be grown as bonsai trees.
Most maples are trees growing 10-45 meters (33-145 feet) in height. The leaves of maple trees are divided into 3 to 9 lobes (rarely to 13). Leaves change color shades during the autumn.
Maple Trees Are Ancient
According to fossil records, maple trees are entirely ancient. They go back to a hundred million years ago. These trees belong to the family Aceraceae that survive back then still today. Maple trees were growing when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Of course, not all the species of maple trees survived from that time.
Some Interesting Facts ABOUT Maple Trees
- Maple trees are quite ancient.
- Maple trees are very radically different in size. Size depends on the type of the species.
- In this species not only, trees are including but also shrubs.
- Maple trees do flower as well. Flowers of maple trees can be Red, Green, Yellow, and Orange.
- Males live a long life. If maple trees live in the right place, they can live more than 300 or more years.
- Maple trees produce the best syrup. Some of the sweet and rich syrup comes from this tree. It is produced by the boiling of sap.
- Maple trees take almost 40-50 gallons of maple sap to produce 1 gallon of syrup.
- Maple syrup contains lots of sugar but it also contains minerals and vitamins. Commonly maple syrup is used as dressing in pancakes and other desserts.
- Maple is a tonewood. Some musical instruments are made by maple trees such as Violins, Violas, Double basses, and Drums.
- The electric guitars are also made from maple trees.
- Maple trees are also used in the paper industry. This paper has a good printing property.
- Different types of sports products such as baseball bats, bowling pins are also made by maple trees.
- Maple trees are also used to make whiskey. Charcoal from maple trees is required to made whiskey.
- Dried wood of maple trees is also used for the smoking of food.
- The leaves of a maple tree are incorporated in the flag of Canada.
- Maple leaves are divided into 3 to 9 lobes. The edges of maple leaves are slightly varying in size and amount of teeth.
- Maple trees suffer from disease and pests too. Thousands of trees in New York, New Jersey, and some other countries have been lost to the insect.
- Maple trees are also impacted by some fungal diseases.
- Maple trees are the most important source of pollen in spring for honey bees.
- Maple is a tourism boom.
- Red maple is a source of food for wildlife i.e. deer, rabbits, and moose.
- The most popular use of maple trees is as ornamental trees as we can use them in many home businesses.
- Maple tree usually has brown and grey bark that is smooth in younger plants and rough in order plants.
- Maple trees produce seeds, winged seeds that move like a helicopter when these fall from trees.
- Japanese maple is included in the (IUCN) red list of threatened species due to its rarity.
Kinds of Maple Trees
There are different kinds of maple trees. Maples trees belong to the genus Acer, there are almost 128 species. Maples shower mostly from Asia but some species belongs to North America, Europe, and North Africa. There are several kinds of maple trees, some of them are briefly discussed or defined below
Red maple is named for its red color, red fruits, and red flowers. These are fast-growing trees. The wood of red maple is used for fuel and also for saw plum wood.
Japanese maple is commonly found in many landscapes. These trees can grow to be 25 feet tall. The Japanese maple has been grown in temperature areas; it had been grown in Japan for hundreds of years.
Norway maple is mostly planted along with the city streets and in front of homes and parks for shade. It’s important commercial species that is also used for furniture.
Sugar maple is responsible for the production of mouth-watering maple syrup that is used in different desserts. It’s a large tree that can grow up to 35m tall and live more than 200 years. Its leaf color is yellowish-green and the shape of a leaf is well known because it’s found on the Canadian flag.
Paperbark maple gets its named from the rich brownish bark. It is a small tree for small yards. It provides unique beauty for the landscape. These trees grow in moist, sheltered sites.
Silver maple has long delicate leaves. They can grow up to 70 feet tall. The wood of silver maple is used for furniture, flooring, musical instruments, boxes, and carts, etc.
Field maple is a small tree that can be up to 25m tall. Its wood is also popular for making musical instruments.
Vine maple is an important tree for wildlife. These commonly occur with bigleaf maple. It contains a certain amount of sugar which’s why it is used as a drink.
Bigleaf maple grows in the southwestern region. The wood of bigleaf maple is used to make dishes, pipes, and hooks for clothing.
Bigtooth maple is the most attractive and interesting tree. It’s a good ground cover tree. It does a great job of providing shade. It is a fair source of food for species of birds and small mammals.
Conclusion
In Conclusion, maple trees are the most beautiful trees. There are over 100 species that are very usable through maple trees we make maple syrup. The other important use of maple trees is in making furniture and other musical instruments. One type of maple is used for making wine. In short maple trees are useful in every aspect of life. StumpBustersLLC
