Good weather is expected all next week and we are hopeful once again. Douglas Maple, or sometimes called Mountain Maple (Acer glabrum), is a small tree up to 15-25 feet tall and not often more than 12" in diameter. The sap can be as high as 3% sugar, comparable to sugar maple, and the taste of the syrup is very good. Syrup is like wine: each region and each tree species seems to have a different complex of beautiful flavours.

Thanks for the words of encouragement!

Patrick