Tapping Western Maple Trees (forum)
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John K starts with ...
So I like in western Canada, and my friend told me that the maple trees in my back yard could be tapped for syrup. I always though that it was only the eastern maples that could be used. I found this article saying that you can use western maple, as well as birch and alder!
http://cooltoknow.net/Home_and_Garden/view_topic.php?id=149&topic=Tapping_your_Backyard_Trees%3A_Bigleaf_Maple%2C_Alder%2C_Birch
Does anybody know what the syrup would taste like?
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Time: 6th March 2011 1:00pm
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Wayne says...
Well John, there is one sure way to find out --- let us know how it tastes :-]
Time: 6th March 2011 6:05pm
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Steven says...
Hey John. Thats really interesting, i would like to know what other types of maple trees can be used to make syrup. Ive never really looked into it but i was under the impression it was only specific varieties but i wonder if there are many different kinds of maples that can be used.
I also thought the tree had to be much bigger than that! once you have tapped the tree how long does the tree drip out sap unit you have to drill a new hole?
Time: 7th March 2011 1:26pm
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Brad says...
we're not in canada eh, maybe there's a site with more local information?
Time: 7th March 2011 3:33pm
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