Mountain Maple

Acer spicatum | Zones 3-7 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Mountain Maple is native to northern Wisconsin, occurring more frequently in the northern half of the state and less commonly in the south.  It thrives in moist, rich woodlands, especially along streams, ravines, limestone or dolomite outcrops, and wet forest understories.

Red Maple

Acer rubrum | Zones 3-9 | Soil: Widely Adaptable

Red Maple Tree is some of the most common trees in eastern North America and are known for their brilliant red and orange autumn foliage. Highly adaptable, they overgrow in a variety of soils and reach a mature height of 90+ ft. Occurring naturally from Quebec to Florida, Minnesota to Texas. Tolerant to urbanization they make great shade trees in yards. Maple syrup can be manufactured from the sap.

Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum | Zones 3-9 | Soil: Widely Adaptable

The Silver Maple is a classic American tree that is easily recognized due to its massive size and waxy, silver backed, lobed leaves. Planted in neighborhoods, parks, and lined along streets, it provides cool shade with its dense crown of foliage.  The Silver Maple tree performs best when planted in full sun. It is an extremely fast growing tree that can reach an impressive height of 80 feet. The Silver Maple is classified as a soft wood tree.  

Striped Maple

Acer pensylvanicum | Zones 3-7 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

The Striped Maple (Acer pensylvanicum), also known as Moosewood or Goosefoot Maple, is a small deciduous tree native to northeastern North America. It is especially known for its distinctive striped bark, which makes it easy to recognize in the forest understory.

Sugar Maple  

Acer saccharum | Zones 3-8 | Soil: Moist, Deep, Well-Drained 

Sugar Maple is a deciduous tree known for brilliant fall colors and sap that is the primary source for maple syrup.  Unlike a lot of trees, Sugar Maple will do well even in the shade of other trees in your yard, and it won't mind heat or drought. It's adaptable to many conditions.  Sweeter than the syrup of other Maple Saps like the Black Maple or the Red Maple, the Sugar Maple sap produces syrup that is less cloudy and of higher quality than the others.