
This can be a tough question to answer without getting a good bit of information first. Most maple trees can be tapped in order to collect sap for syrup production, the sugar maple-which is native to Eastern Canada and the Eastern United States-is the most commercially tapped variety. Some maple trees have shallow roots that will seek water sources, such as drain pipes, irrigation lines, or septic tanks.These roots can squeeze themselves into the tiniest of spaces and bust open or clog these lines, so caution needs to be exercised with certain species. Maple trees are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves in cold weather, though in some places along the Mediterranean region, they never lose their leaves. Some maple varieties can grow to well over 100 feet tall, while others won’t surpass five feet in height. Most maple trees can be recognized by their distinctive five or seven lobed leaves-think of the Canadian flag-but there are others that have completely different leaf shapes. There are over 125 different species of maple trees across the world, but only 12 varieties are native to North America. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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