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Sugar Maple Heritage Trees
Sugar Maple
FAMILY: SAPINDACEAE
About Sugar Maple at OSU's Landscape Plants site
- Native to eastern North America (Canada to Texas).
- Source of maple sugar.
- Can reach over 100’ but is usually less.
- Leaves are 5-lobed. It is on the flag of Canada.
- Winged seeds are U-shaped. Seed part is plump.
- Bark of mature trees is in shaggy plates.
- Fall color is scarlet, orange, or yellow.
- Uncommon in the city and some of Portland’s trees do not achieve high fall color.
| Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | Right of Way | 66' Height 60' Spread 10.4' Circ. |