Most maples are trees growing to 10–45 m (33–148 ft) height. source
Most maples are trees growing to 10–45 m (33–148 ft) height.
Maples are distinguished by opposite leaf arrangement. source
Maples are distinguished by opposite leaf arrangement.
Maple flowers are green, yellow, orange or red. source
Maple flowers are green, yellow, orange or red.
Some maples are an early spring source of pollen and nectar for bees. source
Some maples are an early spring source of pollen and nectar for bees.
The distinctive fruits are called samaras, "maple keys", "helicopters", "whirlybirds" or "polynoses". source
The distinctive fruits are called samaras, "maple keys", "helicopters", "whirlybirds" or "polynoses".
In the United States and Canada, all maple species are threatened by the Asian long-horned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis). source
In the United States and Canada, all maple species are threatened by the Asian long-horned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis).
Infestations have resulted in the destruction of thousands of maples and other tree species in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. source
Infestations have resulted in the destruction of thousands of maples and other tree species in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York.
Maples are affected by a number of fungal diseases. source
Maples are affected by a number of fungal diseases.
A maple leaf is on the coat of arms of Canada, and is on the Canadian flag. source
A maple leaf is on the coat of arms of Canada, and is on the Canadian flag.
The maple is a common symbol of strength and endurance and has been chosen as the national tree of Canada. source
The maple is a common symbol of strength and endurance and has been chosen as the national tree of Canada.
Maple leaves are traditionally an important part of Canadian Forces military regalia. source
Maple leaves are traditionally an important part of Canadian Forces military regalia.
The maple is also a symbol of Hiroshima, ubiquitous in the local meibutsu. source
The maple is also a symbol of Hiroshima, ubiquitous in the local meibutsu.
Many maples have bright autumn foliage, and many countries have leaf-watching traditions. source
Many maples have bright autumn foliage, and many countries have leaf-watching traditions.
Maples are important as source of syrup and wood, dried wood is often used for the smoking of food. source
Maples are important as source of syrup and wood, dried wood is often used for the smoking of food.
The Sugar maple (A. saccharum) is tapped for sap, which is then boiled to produce maple syrup or made into maple sugar or maple taffy. source
The Sugar maple (A. saccharum) is tapped for sap, which is then boiled to produce maple syrup or made into maple sugar or maple taffy.
Maples have a long history of use for furniture production in the United States. source
Maples have a long history of use for furniture production in the United States.
