Sugar Maple

The Sugar Maple is a close cousin of the Black Maple, but it has five-lobed leaves and can get significantly larger. It is uncommon for Sugar Maples to exceed 115 feet in height, but some can reach 150 feet. This tree is best known for being the primary source of maple syrup, although this is not common in Arkansas. Surprisingly, Sugar Maples rarely begin producing flowers before 10 years of age, and some don’t begin flowering until they are closer to 200 years old.