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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. |  |