Sugar Maple

Sugar Maple Buds

Did you know that buds actually form in late summer, rather than in the spring? Forming late in the season allows trees to store reserves, aiding them in surviving through winter. Lignification, the process in which woody tissues become hardened and strengthened with lignin, occurs within buds during their maturation, providing durability and fortification crucial for surviving dormancy and harsh environmental conditions.

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