Acer saccharum

Acer saccharum, known as sugar maple, is a tree species in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to the hardwood forests of eastern Canada and the eastern United States. The tree is best known for being the primary source of maple syrup and for its vibrant autumn foliage. It is also referred to as hard maple, rock maple, or sugar tree. The wood is sometimes called birds-eye maple or curly maple, which are types of specially figured lumber. The species was published in 1785 and is distributed in regions including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Vermont-US, and other areas in North America and globally.