Hard Maple

Acer saccharum is a flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family, native to the hardwood forests of eastern Canada and the eastern United States. It is widely known for its role in producing maple syrup and its colorful autumn leaves. The tree has several common names, including rock maple, sugar tree, and sweet maple. The wood is used in various forms, with hard maple, birds-eye maple, and curly maple being notable for their distinctive grain patterns. The species was published in 1785 by Marshall and is found in regions such as New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and various U.S. states, as well as parts of Europe and globally.