Leaf Color Range

Native American Indians introduced colonists to this unique tree whose sweet sap is the main source for commercial maple syrup and maple sugar production. Its wood is also widely used for furniture, flooring, veneers, boxes and crates. Other common names are hard maple or rock maple. It does not do well as a street tree in Pittsburgh. A large tree with a rounded, dense crown, it is very striking with orange and red foliage in autumn.
Height: 70’-100’ and width 2/3 of height.
Leaves: Simple and opposite; 3-1/2”-5-1/2” both long and wide; palmately lobed. Dull dark green above; paler and often hairy on veins beneath.
Habitat: Uplands and moist soiled valleys; sometimes in complete stands. Many large examples can be found throughout the city parks. Found from Manitoba to Nova Scotia; south to Kansas.