Cool Facts About Maple & Ash Trees

Trees are amazing, and maple and ash are two of the coolest trees in Canada! Here are some fun facts that might surprise you, no maple leaves on flags or syrup talk here!

1. Maple Trees Can “Dance” in the Wind

Maple trees have a flexible trunk and branches that sway easily. On windy days, their leaves and branches almost look like they’re dancing. It helps them survive storms without breaking!

2. Ash Trees Have a Secret Superpower

Ash wood is strong but also very elastic. That means it can bend without snapping, which is why people used it to make bows, tool handles, and even baseball bats. Strong and bendy, that’s a superpower!

3. Maple Seeds Are Tiny Helicopters

Those little spinning seeds you see in the fall? They’re called samaras, and they spin like helicopters as they fall, helping them travel far from the parent tree. Nature’s way of spreading maple trees!

4. Ash Trees Can Live Really Long

Some ash trees can live over 200 years! That means a kid born today could see an ash tree grow into a giant by the time they’re grandparents. That’s a lot of shade for picnics!

5. Maples Have Bark That Changes Color

Unlike most trees, some maple trees’ bark changes color as they grow. Young bark is smooth and gray, then it becomes rough and brown with age. It’s like the tree is growing up right before your eyes!

The Bottom Line

Maple and ash trees aren’t just pretty, they’re full of surprises. From spinning seeds to flexible trunks, they’re little natural wonders. Next time you’re outside, take a closer look, you might spot something amazing!

Thanks for exploring the cool side of trees with us!