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Hard Maple

Acer saccharum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Sapindales (Sapindales)
Family
Sapindaceae
Genus
Acer
Species
Acer saccharum (Hard Maple)

Names in Other Languages

French érable franc
German Zucker-Ahorn

Similar Species in Acer

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ácer
Acer micranthum
Least Concern
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ácer-do-pântano
Acer rubrum
Not Evaluated
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acer-negundo
Acer negundo
Not Evaluated
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bordo
Acer forrestii
Least Concern
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bôrdo
Acer saccharinum
Not Evaluated
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bordo-da-noruega
Acer platanoides
Least Concern
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bordo-japonês
Acer palmatum
Not Evaluated
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hacer
Acer pseudoplatanus
Not Evaluated
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hard Maple?
The scientific name of Hard Maple is Acer saccharum. It belongs to the genus Acer.
What is the conservation status of Hard Maple?
Hard Maple (Acer saccharum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hard Maple live?
Hard Maple is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Turkey), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Armenia, Austria, Canada, Estonia, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Turkey, United States.
What family does Hard Maple belong to?
Hard Maple (Acer saccharum) belongs to the genus Acer, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.
Is Hard Maple endangered?
No, Hard Maple (Acer saccharum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hard Maple belong to?
Hard Maple (Acer saccharum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Hard Maple?
The closest relatives of Hard Maple in the genus Acer include ácer, ácer-do-pântano, acer-negundo, bordo, bôrdo.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Acer — 20 Species

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ácer
Acer micranthum
LC 🐾
ácer-do-pântano
Acer rubrum
NE 🐾
acer-negundo
Acer negundo
NE 🐾
bordo
Acer forrestii
LC 🐾
bôrdo
Acer saccharinum
NE 🐾
bordo-da-noruega
Acer platanoides
LC 🐾
bordo-japonês
Acer palmatum
NE 🐾
hacer
Acer pseudoplatanus
NE 🐾
zelha
Acer monspessulanum
NE
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Hard Maple
Acer saccharum
LC
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Lobel's Maple
Acer lobelii
NE 🐾
Goosefoot
Acer pensylvanicum
LC 🐾
Hawthorn-Leaf Maple
Acer crataegifolium
LC 🐾
Balkan Maple
Acer hyrcanum
LC 🐾
Himalayan Maple
Acer oblongum
LC 🐾
ivyleaf maple
Acer cissifolium
LC 🐾
Full Moon Maple
Acer shirasawanum
LC 🐾
Moose Maple
Acer spicatum
NE 🐾
Hornbeam Maple
Acer carpinifolium
LC 🐾
Korean maple
Acer pseudosieboldianum
LC
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