Acer saccharum
Summary
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Abbreviation | A. saccharum |
Genus | Acer |
Species | saccharum |
Common Name | Sugar Maple |
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Description | Other Common Names: rock maple, hard maple
Order: Sapindales
Family: Aceraceae
Chromosome Number: 2n=26
Acer saccharum, also known as sugar maple, is a deciduous tree native to Missouri that can grow to upwards of 80 feet. Acer saccharum has no major insect or other pest problems and is used a lot in parks and on the side of streets due to its great fall color. Sugar maple is a major component in syrup production due to its sap having twice the sugar content as other maples.
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