City of Charlotte Landscape Management | The Sugar Maple
In this brief on‑site video, Lori from Charlotte’s Landscape Management Division stands at Elmwood Cemetery and introduces the city’s sugar maple (Acer saccharum). She explains how the tree is identified—opposite branching, five‑lobed smooth‑margined leaves that resemble Canada’s emblem—and describes its seasonal changes, from vibrant yellow‑red‑orange fall foliage to winter sap flow. Lori also notes that while the tree is a valued part of Charlotte’s urban canopy, the city’s warm climate prevents the sap from being harvested for maple syrup. The segment highlights the broader work of the Landscape Division, which maintains thousands of trees across Charlotte, underscoring the sugar maple’s role as an “outstanding” component of the City of Trees.
