16 Types of Maple Trees (Pictures): Identification Guide (Chart)

Forestry, Trees and Tree Planting | March 7, 2024

Woman wearing an overcoat in fall weather watches maple leaves fall and wonders about how many types of maple trees there are.

Of all the types of Maple trees in North America, the Red Maple is the most widespread. Red maples grow in urban landscapes and in woods, reaching heights of around 50 feet.¹¹

But there are many other Maple tree varieties. Some maple species produce sap from which maple syrup is made. Sap from these ‘syrup’ Maple trees is sweeter than the sap from any other tree species. The most important Maple trees for syrup production are red, black, and sugar maple species, which have been tapped for around 150 years.

There are around 132 species of maple trees found in the US, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Most of these species are native to Asia, with only one native to the Southern Hemisphere: Acer laurinum.

Maple trees have a lifespan of approximately 200 years.¹

Different Types of Maple Trees

Different types of maple trees have unique characteristics that set them apart, even though they belong to the same family.

Maple tree leaf identification and characteristics chart showing leaves of norway maple tree, japanese maple tree, hedge maple tree, boxelder maple tree, freeman maple tree, amur maple tree, and tatarian maple tree.

The chart list below highlights these characteristics for each species.

1. Amur Maple

Photo of Amur Maple Tree with its red leaves along with other trees on its background.

(Image: Daryl Mitchell²⁷)

The Amur Maple tree was introduced to North America in 1860 and is native to Japan and China.¹⁷ Amur maples are popular cemetery and garden trees and thrive in USDA zones 3-8. This tree can reach heights of 20 feet.

Amur Maple Tree Leaves: Amur maple tree leaves are triangular and contain a central lobe with two lobes on either side at the base.
Amur Maple Tree Flowers: The tree’s flowers are small and grow in clusters of yellow or cream-colored blooms.
Amur Maple Tree Seeds: Amur maple tree seeds are winged and grow up to an inch long.
Amur Maple Tree Bark: The bark is dark grey in color with visible orange fissures.

2. Big Leaf Maple Tree

Big-leaf maple trees are the biggest maple species in North America.¹⁸ These types of maple trees are monoecious in nature as they grow male and female flowers. Big-leaf maple trees grow best in USDA zones 5-9 and can reach heights of 100 feet.

Close up image of Big Leaf Maple Tree with its orange leaves and twigs in a forest.

(Image: escalosobre²⁸)

Big Leaf Maple Tree Leaves: Big leaf maple tree leaves contain five lobes, grow up to 12 inches in length, and turn golden yellow during the fall.
Big Leaf Maple Tree Flowers: Flowers are green/yellow in color and grow on short stalks. The flower clusters resemble miniature bird nests.
Big Leaf Maple Tree Seeds: Seeds are small and winged, with hairs sprouting from them.
Big Leaf Maple Tree Bark: Bark is shallow-grooved and grey-brown.

3. Black Maple Tree

Black maple trees are found in abundance in the state of Ohio and are characterized by their leaves and buds growing opposite each other.¹⁹ These trees thrive in the USDA growing zone 4-8 and reach heights of 80 feet.

Photo of a Black Maple Tree in a grass field with other trees in the background.

(Image: Daderot²⁹)

Black Maple Tree Leaves: Black maple tree leaves are droopy and deep green, with downy undersides.
Black Maple Tree Flowers: Flowers are yellow-green and grow in clusters at the end of long stalks.
Black Maple Tree Seeds: Winged seeds that ripen during the fall season.
Black Maple Tree Bark: Dark gray with deep furrows.

4. Box Elder Maple

Box Elder maple trees are quite easy to grow, and in nature, they provide shelter for different animals and help stabilize stream banks. These trees grow well in USDA zones 2-10 and reach heights of 50 feet.

Close up image of a young Box Elder Maple tree with its pale gray bark.

(Image: Karduelis⁴¹)

Box Elder Maple Tree Leaves: Dull-green compound leaves growing on twigs that sport shades of purple, green and blue.
Box Elder Maple Tree Flowers: Petal-less yellow-green flowers, with recognizable female tassels.
Box Elder Maple Tree Seeds: Winged seeds, known as samaras, which grow in long clusters.
Box Elder Maple Tree Bark: Soft, brown bark with deep ridges.

5. Coral Bark Maple Tree

The Coral Bark maple tree is one of the most popular landscape maple trees because of its vibrant colors.²⁰ The perfect USDA hardiness zone is 6-8 and the tree grows up to 20 feet tall.⁹

Photo of the green leaves of Coral Bark Maple tree with its brown bark.

(Image: David J. Stang³⁰)

Coral Bark Maple Tree Leaves: Lime green 7-lobed leaves that turn bright yellow, red, and bronze during the fall.
Coral Bark Maple Tree Flowers: Small, red flowers that eventually make way for samaras.
Coral Bark Maple Tree Bark: Bright red or pink bark.

6. Crimson King Maple Tree

The Crimson King maple tree is a popular shade tree with a shallow root system that takes hold just below the top surface of the soil. This tree grows very well in the USDA zone 3-7 and can reach heights of up to 45 feet.

Wide angle shot of a huge Crimson King Maple Tree with its dark red leavesin a yard between two houses.

(Image: Famartin³¹)

Crimson King Maple Tree Leaves: Dark purple leaves with 5 lobes and long petioles.²¹
Crimson King Maple Tree Flowers: Flowers are a shade of maroon-yellow and bloom during spring.
Crimson King Maple Tree Seeds: Flat, round seeds.
Crimson King Maple Tree Bark: Dark, almost black, and deeply furrowed.

7. Fullmoon Maple Tree

The Fullmoon maple tree is native to Japan, Korea, and China and varies between growing into a tall shrub or a short tree. The Fullmoon maple thrives in hardiness zone 5-7 and grows up to 40 feet tall.

Photo of the Fullmoon maple tree with its bright red leaves.

(Image: User:SB_Johnny³²)

Fullmoon Maple Tree Leaves: Bright green leaves with 7-11 lobes. The leaves turn crimson, orange, and yellow during the fall, and do so earlier than most maple trees.
Fullmoon Maple Tree Flowers: Purple or red flowers.
Fullmoon Maple Tree Seeds: Winged seeds that ripen during fall.
Fullmoon Maple Tree Bark: Brown with shallow fissures.

8. Hedge Maple Tree

The hedge maple tree is an invasive type of maple that is no longer extensively planted in the US.²² The oldest hedgerows in the UK still sport many hedge maple trees, but there are just a few left in Central Park. This tree grows best in the USDA zone 5-8 and grows up to 30 feet tall.

Photo of the yellow green leaves of Hedge Maple Tree.

(Image: Willow³³)

Hedge Maple Tree Leaves: Opposite, 3-5 lobed leaves.
Hedge Maple Tree Flowers: Yellow-green flowers.
Hedge Maple Tree Seeds: Samara pairs that grow in a straight row.
Hedge Maple Tree Bark: Dark gray, nearly black with shallow ridges.

9. Mountain Maple Tree

Sometimes classed as a shrub, the mountain maple tree (also known as moose maple), is native to northeastern North America.²³ This tree falls into the USDA zone 4-8 and grows up to 25 feet tall.

Photo of Mountain Maple Tree with its yellow green leaves and dark red branches.

(Image: André-Ph. D. Picard³⁴)

Mountain Maple Tree Leaves: Three to five-lobed leaves with rough margins and sharp teeth. Yellow-green in color, turning scarlet and orange during the fall.
Mountain Maple Tree Flowers: White or yellow flowers that bloom after leaves are fully developed.
Mountain Maple Tree Bark: Red, brown, or gray bark.

10. Red Maple Tree

The red maple tree is one of the most common maple trees in the US and adds color to landscapes throughout the four seasons. American pioneers made use of the tree bark to produce ink and dye. The red maple tree grows best in hardiness zone 3-9 and reaches a height of up to 70 feet.

Close up image of Red Maple tree with its orange leaves, brown branches and twigs.

Red Maple Tree Leaves: 3-5 lobed leaves that have a triangular shape. The leaves are deep green on the upper side and pale green at the bottom. They turn bright red during the fall.
Red Maple Tree Flowers: Small, bright red flowers.
Red Maple Tree Seeds: Seed and wings that make the tree’s fruit spin during windy conditions.
Red Maple Tree Bark: Ash gray to silver in color.

11. Silver Maple Tree

Much the same as the red maple tree, the silver maple tree is one of the most common trees that grow in the US.²⁴ Silver maple trees grow in the USDA zone 3-9 and can grow up to 80 feet tall.

Wide angle shot image of a huge Silver Maple tree beside a pond with other trees in the area.

(Image: User:Miaow Miaow³⁵)

Silver Maple Tree Leaves: Light green leaves with large sinuses.
Silver Maple Tree Flowers: Groups of buds that grow on opposite ends.
Silver Maple Tree Seeds: Winged seed.
Silver Maple Tree Bark: Light gray, peeling bark.

12. Sugar Maple Tree

A sugar maple tree is attractive to wildlife and can live up to 300 years. They can exceed a height of 100 feet and grow in abundance in the USDA zone 3-8. One sugar tree produces around 20 gallons of sap that are used to make syrup.

Sugar Maple Tree Leaves: Five-lobed leaves that are almost 8 inches in length with saw tooth edges.
Sugar Maple Tree Flowers: Green or yellow, small flowers.
Sugar Maple Tree Seeds: Winged seeds that drop from the tree as they ripen.
Sugar Maple Tree Bark: Gray-brown, turning a dark brown as the tree ages.

13. Scrub Maple Tree

The scrub maple tree is a type of shrub-like plant that blossoms seasonally. Flowering maples grow best in USDA zones 9-11 and are not true maple trees, but perennials popular in the USA.²⁵

Photo of a painting that shows that orange and dark red colors of the leaves of a Scrub Maple Tree.

(Image: yigruzeltil ³⁶)

Scrub Maple Tree Leaves: Palmate, with pointy lobes and toothed edges.
Scrub Maple Tree Flowers: Yellow, orange, red, and pink flowers.
Scrub Maple Tree Seeds: Hemispherical pods that contain sparse seeds.
Scrub Maple Tree Bark: Brown, furrowed, peeling bark.

14. Red Sunset Maple Tree

The red sunset maple tree is an extremely popular choice for landscapes, because of its brilliant leaf colors in the fall. These stunning trees provide juicy fruits that squirrels and different types of birds enjoy. Red sunset maple trees grow best in USDA zones 4-8.²⁶

Photo of the newly sprouted dark red leaves of the Red Sunset maple tree.

(Image: Captain-tucker³⁷)

Red Sunset Maple Tree Leaves: Simple leaves that contain either 3 or 5 lobes and are serrated along the sinuses.
Red Sunset Maple Tree Flowers: Small red flowers that grow in clusters.
Red Sunset Maple Tree Seeds: Most trees don’t produce seeds, while some produce small winged seed pods.
Red Sunset Maple Tree Bark: Grey bark that grows darker as the tree ages.

15. Norway Maple Tree

The Norway maple tree grows well in northern climates but has been banned in the states of New Hampshire and Massachusetts because it is an invasive species that stunts the growth of other species of trees. Norway maple trees thrive in USDA zones 4-7.

Photo of the leaves of the Norway Maple Tree

(Image: James St. John³⁸)

Norway Maple Tree Leaves: Leaves grow opposite and are dark green in color. Leaf stalks produce a milky substance when plucked.
Norway Maple Tree Flowers: Greenish-yellow flowers that grow in clusters.
Norway Maple Tree Seeds: Winged samaras
Norway Maple Tree Bark: Furrowed, dark grey to black bark.

16. Japanese Maple Tree

Japanese maple trees are stunning, and also known for getting ‘sunburns’. In addition to the regular orange, red and yellow colors of maple tree leaves, the Japanese maple tree’s leaves often turn a bright shade of purple too. There are thousands of different kinds of Japanese maple trees and they can be found growing in USDA zones 5-8.

Close up photo opf the leaves of Japanese maple tree.

(Image: Krzysztof Golik³⁹)

Japanese Maple Tree Leaves: Deeply lobed leaves – 5-9 lobes – with toothed edges.
Japanese Maple Tree Flowers: Very small purple, white, or red flowers.
Japanese Maple Tree Seeds: Winged samaras.
Japanese Maple Tree Bark: Red or coral-colored bark.

Maple Tree Genus

The different types of maple trees species belong to the genus Acer, which falls in the Sapindaceae plant family.¹²

The tree genus Acer contains varied trees and shrubs totaling an estimated 120 species.

Maple Tree Identification

Maple tree identification is dependent on the comparison of bark, fruits, twigs, and leaves.¹³ Of these features, the leaves are the most easily identified.

Different types of maple trees have lobed leaves in common: 3-9-lobed.

Maple tree identificaiton chart showing showing its leaves, flowers, seeds, and bark in round frame with green background. Some maple tree leaves have jagged lobes and this feature, along with the length of margins and the shape of the leaves, form part of maple tree identification:²

Type of Maple Tree	Classification	Leaf Identification	Hardiness Zone
Red Maple Tree	Deciduous	Pale green on top and white at the bottom. Leaves contain 3-5 lobes and have jagged margins	3-9
Silver Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves contain five lobes with jagged edges and deep depressions. The bottom side of the silver maple’s leaves are silvery in color.	3-9
Paperbark Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves contain 3 leaflets, and they are a shade of dark green.	4-8
Hedge Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves have 3-5 lobes and are glossy, and dark green in color.	5-8
Sugar Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves are 5-lobed and a brilliant shade of green.	3-8
Japanese Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves have 5-9 lobes and are finely toothed. Japanese maple tree leaves come in a light-green shade.	5-9
Boxelder Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves have 3 lobes, with finely serrated margins. These leaves are light green in color.	2-9
Sycamore Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves are almost round with 5 lobes and a toothed margin.	4-7
Bigleaf Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves have 5 lobes and deep depressions. Bigleaf leaves are deep green in color.	6-7
Freeman Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves have deep depressions and are a brilliant green	3-8
Norway Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves have 5 lobes with minimal teeth.	4-7
Amur Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves are toothed and have 3-5 lobes.	2-8
Hornbeam Maple Tree¹⁴	Deciduous	Leaves are unlobed with toothed edges	4-7
Tatarian Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves can be unlobed or have 3-5 lobes. These leaves are an unremarkable shade of green.	3-8
Vine Leaf Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves contain 3 leaflets with toothed edges. Vine Leaf maple leaves are a medium shade of green.	5-8
Fullmoon Maple Tree	Deciduous	Leaves have 9-13 lobes and a rounded shape with toothed edges. These leaves are a medium shade of green.	5-7

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Best Maple Trees

Maple trees are popular landscape additions, and some of the best maple trees include:

Sugar Maple Trees
Silver Maple Trees
Crimson King Maple Trees
Japanese Maple Trees
Red Maple Trees
Paperbark Maple Trees
Black Maple Trees

Types of Maple Trees

Thirteen types of maple trees are native to the US. Most can be tapped for syrup, with the sugar maple being the most tapped variety for commercial purposes in Eastern Canada and the eastern parts of the US.¹⁵

(Image: aimnotboy⁴⁰)

Different types of maple trees thrive in different environments, and when considering planting maple trees within the limits of a residential property, the size of the maple tree must be considered.³

We are all aware of the benefits of planting trees. It’s one of the steps we as individuals are taking to combat climate change.

How many advantages do you think are there to planting Maple trees? From the syrups it creates to the firm, solid wood used for furniture, I would say a lot. With a lot of options of trees to plant you can choose from, Maple tree can be considered a good choice.

Small Maple Trees

Small maple trees work best for smaller gardens and properties. Smaller species of maple include the following:

Trident Maple Trees
Paperbark Maple Trees
Snakebark Maple Trees
Fullmoon Maple Trees
Vine Maple Trees⁴

Medium Size Maple Tree

For medium-sized properties and landscapes, medium size maple trees are a great option. Medium size maple trees include:

Shantung Maple Trees
Some types of Paperbark Maple Trees
Japanese Maple Trees⁵

Big Maple Tree

Big maple trees grow in forests and large landscapes. Examples of big maple tree include the following types:

Sugar Maple Trees
Red Maple Trees
Field Maple Trees
Sugar Maple Trees
Norway Maple Trees⁶

Largest Maple Tree

In 2011, the world’s largest maple tree toppled over during a windstorm over a private field near Clatsop County.

The bigleaf maple tree was estimated to be more than 200 years old and was rotten on the inside when it fell.

Types of Maple Trees

The most distinct types of maple trees include the sugar maple leaf and the big-leaf maple tree.

Maple Tree Identification

Maple tree identification characteristics for the sugar maple leaf tree include:

Dark green leaves, with a paler shade of green at the bottom. These leaves turn red, orange, and yellow during the fall.
Sugar maple leaves have five lobes – 3 big lobes and 1 small lobe on either side of the leaf. The leaf lobes are toothed.
Sugar maple leaves grow around 5 inches in length, and 5 inches in width.
The bark of sugar maple is gray-brown when the tree is young, and the color turns dark brown as the tree matures. Furrows in the bark deepen as the tree ages.
Sugar maple trees produce wing-shaped fruits that measure one inch in length.

Maple tree identification characteristics for the bigleaf maple tree include:¹⁶

Dark green leaves, with a lighter shade at the bottom of the leaf. Bigleaf maple leaves turn yellow during the fall.
Bigleaf maple leaves are the largest of any maple tree species in Canada – they have 5 lobes and measure almost 12 inches across.
Bigleaf maple trees produce small flowers that grow in clusters.
Fruits are two-winged, hairy seeds connected at the base.⁷

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What Are the 13 Types of Maple Trees Native to the US?

Sugar Maple Tree
Chalk Maple Tree
Mountain Maple Tree
Red Maple Tree
Black Maple Tree
Canyon Maple Tree
Florida Maple Tree
Rocky Mountain Maple Tree
Bigleaf Maple Tree
Striped Maple Tree
Vine Maple Tree
Boxelder Maple Tree
Silver Maple Tree

Types of Maple Trees in Every State

With billions of trees in the United States, one might ask what state has the most trees, especially Maple trees? There are 42 well-known types of maple trees that grow in Northern America. The below table indicates the different types of maple trees in every state:⁸

Types of Maple Trees in Every State	Maple Tree Types
Types of Maple Trees in Alabama	Boxelder Maple Tree Chalk Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Japanese Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Alaska	Hedge Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Norway Maple Tree Japanese Maple Tree Douglas Maple Tree Box Elder Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Arizona	Bigtooth Maple Tree Rocky Mountain Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Arkansas	Boxelder Maple Tree Hard Maple Tree Bigleaf Maple Tree Black Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Striped Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in California	Boxelder Maple Tree Bigleaf Maple Tree Vine Maple Tree Mountain Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Colorado	Amur Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Tatarian Maple Tree Green Mountain Maple Tree Painted Maple Tree Norway Maple Tree Bigtooth Maple Tree Red Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Connecticut	Sugar Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Red Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Delaware	Red Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Florida	Red Maple Tree Florida Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Georgia	Striped Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Southern Sugar Maple Tree

Types of Maple Trees in Every State	Maple Tree Types
Types of Maple Trees in Hawaii	Japanese Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Idaho	Japanese Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Rocky Mountain Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Illinois	Drummond Red Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Indiana	Black Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Boxelder Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Iowa	Boxelder Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Black Maple Tree Autumn Blaze Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree October Glory Maple Tree Green Mountain Maple Tree Commemoration Sugar Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Kansas	Boxelder Maple Tree Amur Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Kentucky	Sugar Maple Tree Red Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Louisiana	Box Elder Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Trident Maple Tree Southern Sugar Maple Tree Japanese Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Maine	Norway Maple Tree Striped Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Boxelder Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Mountain Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Maryland	Sugar Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree

Types of Maple Trees in Every State	Maple Tree Types
Types of Maple Trees in Massachusetts	Black Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Boxelder Maple Tree Red Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Michigan	Red Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Black Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Japanese Maple Tree Striped Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Minnesota	Sugar Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Mountain Maple Tree Black Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Mississippi	Red Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Missouri	Boxelder Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Siberian Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Montana	Amur Maple Tree Boxelder Maple Tree Rocky Mountain Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Nebraska	Black Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Bigtooth Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Nevada	Red Pointe Maple Tree Red Sunset Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in New Hampshire	Red Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Striped Maple Tree Black Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in New Jersey	Scarlett Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Ashleaf Maple Tree

Types of Maple Trees in Every State	Maple Tree Types
Types of Maple Trees in New Mexico	Mesa Glow Bigtooth Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in New York	Red Maple Tree Hedge Maple Tree Boxelder Maple Tree Norway Maple Tree Sycamore Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Striped Maple Tree Tatarian Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in North Carolina	Chalk Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Black Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Florida Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in North Dakota	Tatarian Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Ohio	Sugar Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Red Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Oklahoma	Caddo Maple Tree Shantung Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Oregon	Rocky Mountain Maple Tree Bigleaf Maple Tree Vine Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Pennsylvania	Striped Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Norway Maple Tree Boxelder Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Rhode Island	White Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Rock Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in South Carolina	Fullmoon Maple Tree Japanese Maple Tree Southern Sugar Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Freeman Maple Tree Amur Maple Tree Chalkbark Maple Tree Paperbark Maple Tree Trident Maple Tree

Types of Maple Trees in Every State	Maple Tree Types
Types of Maple Trees in South Dakota	Amur Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Tennessee	Red Maple Tree Boxelder Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Autumn Blaze Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Texas	Boxelder Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Bigtooth Maple Tree Chalk Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Utah	Canyon Maple Tree Norway Maple Tree Boxelder Maple Tree Rocky Mountain Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Vermont	Amur Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Striped Maple Tree Ashleaf Maple Tree Red Maple Tree Norway Maple Tree Mountain Maple Tree Silver Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Virginia	Silver Maple Tree Striped Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Washington	Sugar Maple Tree Vine Maple Tree Bigleaf Maple Tree Rocky Mountain Maple Tree Red Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in West Virginia	Sycamore Maple Tree Sugar Maple Tree Red Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Wisconsin	Sugar Maple Tree Norway Maple Tree Black Maple Tree Red Maple Tree
Types of Maple Trees in Wyoming	Manitoba Maple Tree Rocky Mountain Maple

One who is interested in taking activities to protect the environment wants to know how maple trees can benefit the environment because different trees absorb carbon in different ways.

Before researching that, I think the first question you should ask yourself is, what is my ecological footprint? Knowing your carbon emissions can be an excellent place to start when broadening your objectives which include plant trees carbon offset. Recognize that there are top carbon offset providers that can assist you in achieving these goals.

Different types of maple trees not only have unique features that set them apart from each other, but they are also ancient plants that have been around for at least 100 million years.

Frequently Asked Questions About Types of Maple Trees

How Many Types of Maple Trees Are There in the World?

There are around 132 species of maple trees, of which most types are native to Asia.

Where Can I Learn How To Identify Maple Trees?

Identifying maple trees is done by comparing leaf shape, size, color, as well as seeds, fruits, flowers, and bark, and many sites offer this information.

What Are the Small Maple Trees?

Small maple trees, also known as dwarf maple trees, include the Rhode Island Red maple, the Abigail Rose maple, and the Amber Ghost maple.

What Is Sugar Maple Tree?

The sugar maple tree is one of the most important trees in Canada as it is one of the most commercially tapped-for-syrup trees.

Can I Learn How To Identify Sugar Maple Leaf?

A sugar maple leaf is highly recognizable with its 3-5 lobes and smaller lower lobes. These leaves turn gold and bright red in the fall.

What Is Red Maple Tree?

The red maple tree can grow under just about any conditions and is the state tree of Rhode Island. Red maple trees can live up to 150 years, but most trees live only up to or less than 100 years.

What Is California Maple Tree?

The bigleaf maple, boxelder maple, mountain maple and vine maple are common maple trees found in California, and each of these are sometimes referred to as a California maple tree.

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