Get To Know The Maple

The national tree of Canada and the centre of our flag is the majestic maple. According to the fossil record maple species existed as far ack as 100 million years ago.

The tiny flowers produced by maple tress in Canada each spring are a critical source of pollen for bees coming out of winter hibernation.

There are more than 100 species of maple worldwide, 10 are native to Canada. Here are the various types of Maples: Black, Bigleaf, Douglas, Manitoba, Mountain, Red, Silver, Striped, Sugar and Vine.