Maple Syrup
What tree substance produces maple syrup?
Sap. Maple syrup comes from xylem sap usually from sugar maple, black maple and red maple trees.
How many points are on the maple leaf on the Canadian flag?
11
How many species of maple trees are there?
There are 128 species in the genus Sapindaceae
In what year was maple valley incorporated as a city?
1997
What holiday is on December 17th in the U.S.
National maple syrup day
What country exports the most maple syrup?
Canada. The province of Quebec is responsible for 70% of the world’s syrup.
In what year was the current version of the flag adopted?
1965
What state was the largest known Maple tree found in?
Oregon. It was 103 feet tall with a 128 foot spread. Unfortunately a wind storm in 2011 toppled it over.
What is the population of Maple Valley?
It is estimated to be 27,000 in 2019
How many cities in the U.S. are names “maple”?
12: Wisconsin, West Virginia, Texas, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, North Carolina, Minnesota, Kentucky, Illinois, Arkansas
How many liters of sap does it take to produce 1 liter of syrup?
40
What is the name of the Canadian national anthem?
O Canada
What shape is the maple tree seed?
Helicopter
In what year was the first Tahoma High School built?
1926 (and opened in 1927)
What color are the leaves of a Japanese Maple?
Red
Does tapping trees for maple syrup hurt them?
No. Studies show that trees that are tapped live just as long and grow slightly taller than those that are not tapped.
Who was George Stanley?
He designed the Canadian flag
Maples are a tonewood. What does that mean?
It carries sound waves well, which means it can be used to make musical instruments like violins, violas, cellos, double basses, drums and bassoons.
Where does the word Tahoma come from?
TaHoMa: Taylor, Hobart, Maple Valley school districts
What Native American tribe had a festival dedicated to Maple?
Iroquois
How many gallons of sap can a maple tree produce each year?
5-15
How many designs were submitted for the Canadian flag?
Over 5,000
How old does a sugar maple need to be before you can start collecting sap from it?
30-40 feet
In what year was the Maple Valley post office established?
1882
Why do beekeepers like maple?
Their trees are excellent honey plants and bees like them