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| Leaf Photo by: Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service |
Bark Photo by: Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service |
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| Fruit Photo by: Sean Fox, University of Guelph |
Tree Photo by: wikipedia |
In the Prairies, Manitoba Maple is tapped to make maple syrup.
Manitoba maple is named for being the largest maple native to the Prairies, but it also grows in Southern Ontario and in the Northwest from Kenora to Thunder Bay. It is a fast-growing, short-lived tree, to about 60 years old.
Manitoba maple is unique amongst our native maples for having compound leaves that resemble Ash leaves, with 3-9 toothed leaflets. Leaves turn yellow or yellowish-green in the fall. Young twigs have a waxy powder on them that can be rubbed off.
Manitoba maple prefers floodplains and stream banks, but is also adaptable to dry, disturbed sites. Female trees produce many winged seeds each year, and it has become naturalized in many cities and towns across Ontario.
Size: Up to 20 m tall
Moisture: Adaptable from seasonally flooded areas to dry soils
Shade: Prefers full sun
Soil: Adaptable to many soil types
Planting Tip: Manitoba maple has weak wood and usually requires pruning to maintain good form, so review other species for tree planting in school yards, around power lines or near homes. Manitoba Maple is best used as a restoration species for tough sites or areas where it is native. More tips...
