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Why do sugar maple trees vary in sweetness?

April 26, 2017maple sugar sweetness trees

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Why do sugar maple trees vary in sweetness?

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Genetics and the environment both affect sap sweetness. Some trees have one or more genes that cause sweeter sap. Environmental factors including weather, the site on which the tree is growing, and whether the tree is growing in the open or surrounded by other trees all affect sap sweetness.