Sugar Maple - Acer saccharum (Newport, Rhode Island)

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Sugar Maples are a staple of the hardwood forests of the northern and central United States. Tolerant of shade and poor soil, it is notable that the Sugar Maple engages in hydraulic lift – drawing water up into the shallower, drier layers of soil, benefiting plants in the vicinity of the tree. It is susceptible to pollution and road salt.

In many areas, the Sugar Maple is being crowded out by the Norway Maple, often resulting in a loss of native flora diversity in forests.

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Coordinates:   41°28'48"N   71°18'30"W
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