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Tree Overview: Sugar Maple

Learn about the sugar maple tree, an American classic.
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The Versatile Sugar Maple

Best known for its syrup, the sugar maple supports one of the largest industries in the United States, producing nearly two million gallons of maple syrup every year valued between $29 and $42 million. This tree is so popular that several states have even claimed it as their state tree, including New York, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Vermont.

Aside from its reputation of being a major source of syrup, the sugar maple is a source of other things. Historically, the ashes of sugar maple were used for soap-making, and consuming the syrup was said to help in kidney and liver problems. Additionally, the hardwood from this tree made it a top choice in furniture making.

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