Where Are Maple Trees Located?

Thirteen types of maple trees grow in North America. The maple, a source of sap that is converted into syrup, can be found throughout the United States and Canada.

Types

• The maple trees that are most commonly tapped for sap are the black and sugar maples, according to Maple-Trees.com. Black and sugar maple trees can be found in the northeastern U.S. and southern and southeastern Canada. Other maple varieties grow in the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains and southeastern portions of the U.S.

Features

• While maple trees can be found in a variety of soils, they do best in soil that is moist, deep and well-drained. Black maples are often located growing near rivers, while red maples are found in areas from dry ridges to swamps.

Fun Fact

• The black and sugar maples, which are the primary sources of sap for syrup production, are long-lived trees that can survive for more than 200 years. During that time, their trunks can reach a diameter of 30 inches and the trees grow to more than 100 feet tall.