Family: ACERACEAE
Native to eastern and northern North America, this species grows to 20 m. It is deciduous, dioecious and fairly fast growing. It prefers well drained and slightly alkaline soils.
It has fire retardant properties, is a good bee forage plant and the foliage is readily eaten by cattle and pigs. The sap can be tapped for maple syrup, the sugar from which is said to be whiter than any other maple sugar. It will coppice readily and can be maintained as a large shrub.