Do you capitalize sugar maple in a sentence?

You would capitalize "Sugar Maple" if it's used as the formal name of the tree species (like a proper noun). Here's why:

* Formal name: When referring to the species *Acer saccharum* (its scientific name), you'd capitalize "Sugar Maple."

* Common name: If you're using it as a general description of a maple tree that produces sap, you would not capitalize it ("sugar maple").

Examples:

* Formal: "The Sugar Maple is a popular tree for its beautiful fall foliage."

* Common: "The forest was full of sugar maple trees."

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