- World Boreal Forests -
Trees
This subsection contains a list of trees found within the boreal ecoregions of Canada, Alaska, Siberia, Scandinavia & Iceland.
Sapindaceae - Maple Family
The Maple family (Sapindaceae) in the boreal forest is characterized by its deciduous trees, notably recognized for their distinctive palmately lobed leaves and striking autumn colors. Species like the Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) contribute to the forest's visual appeal with their unique foliage and seasonal transformations.
Acer saccharum - Sugar Maple
Found in ecoregions 4,5,6.
Acer rubrum - Red Maple
Found in ecoregions 4,5,6.
Acer platanoides - Norway Maple
Found in Eurasian ecoregions 24-29. Invasive in 4,5.6.
Acer negundo - Boxelder Maple
Found in ecoregions 1-13,18,24-32.