Multitudes of Maples

Fall is upon us and the leaves around here are really starting to show some color.  We had a dry summer and the colors are maybe a little more muted than usual, but there are still some beautiful leaves out there. And multitudes of maples are one of the reasons New England is a 'fall foliage viewing' travel destination.

 Flame Amur Maple, Source: maple-trees.com

There are more than 125 species of maple trees and some can grow up to 145 feet tall, but only 13 species are native to North America.  They are an important source of wood, and are used to make furniture, musical instruments, and baseball bats.

Source: johnwesleywilliamsfurniture.com

My favorite maple tree is the sugar maple!. Probably more than anything, we recognize maple trees as the source of maple syrup.  I love maple flavor, and Dare's Maple sandwich cookies are one of my favorites.  Of course they're in the shape of a maple leaf. And I love maple candy!

Source:  oodlesmaplesyrup.com

The maple tree is a source of so many things.  Without it, the world would be a little less beautiful and a little less sweet.

 

Source: northlandtimber.com