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sugar maple
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˈʃʊɡ.ə ˌmeɪ.pəl/ us /ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ ˌmeɪ.pəl/
a deciduous tree (= one that loses it leaves in autumn) that grows in northern areas of the world. The sap(= liquid inside the tree) is used to make maple syrup(= a thick, sweet liquid that is eaten) and maple sugar:
Dozens of sugar maple, ash, and larch tree seedlings have been planted.
Sugar maples are native to Canada and have brilliant autumn foliage.
Eventually, hardwoods begin to take root, such as red oaks and sugar maples.
I've tapped a couple of my sugar maples this year in hopes of making a small supply of my own syrup.
Maryland is well within the geographic range for the sugar maple trees typically used in the manufacturing of maple syrup.
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