Maple leaves grow on maple trees, which grow well in full sun, full shade and moist to dry, well-drained soil. The pH of the soil is required to be acidic less than 7.0. Tolerates clay and acidic soils.
There are many types and varieties of maple trees, and their habits are also different. In garden applications, reasonable cultivation should be adopted according to the suitable environment of each place. For example, species with new red or yellow leaves in spring should generally be planted in a relatively shady, moist and fertile place to avoid direct sunlight and shrinkage of the leaves; while those with red leaves in autumn should be planted in sufficient sunlight.
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Uses of maple leaves:
1. Appreciation
In the golden autumn season, there are many autumn viewing spots in the world, but go to “Maple viewing” in Canada is definitely the first choice. Canada is known as the "Land of Maple Leaf". Maple trees are found all over the country. Quebec and Ontario are the two provinces with the most maple trees.
Of the more than 120 maple species known in the world, there are about 15 species in Canada. Among them, sugar maple and black maple are the most famous species, not only tall and upright, reaching more than 100 meters, but also Life span is up to 300 years.
2. Food condiments
It is made by evaporating the sap flowing out of the stems of maple leaves, and the finished product is in the form of a slurry, so it is also called "maple syrup". The sugar has a sweet and mellow taste, containing 85% sucrose. In addition to being used for cooking and seasoning, it can also be used to make sweets and candies.
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