Georgia College

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Locations

  1. Trees of Georgia College

    1. Deciduous Trees

      1. Red Maple

        Family: Sapindaceae 

        Scientific Name: Acer rubrum

        Type: Deciduous
        Origin: Native to North America; it can be found as far north as Canada, as far west as Oklahoma, and as far south as Texas. 

        Fun Fact: This tree is one of the species whose sap can be used to make maple syrup. If it were tapped, it could produce around 10 to 20 gallons of sap a year, and as long as the tree remains healthy, produce sap for multiple decades.