The tree that produces the sweetest type of syrup is the sugar maple (Acer saccharum). This tree is native to North America and is renowned for its high sugar content in sap, making it the primary source of maple syrup. During the spring, the sap is harvested, boiled down, and processed to create the delicious syrup enjoyed worldwide. Sugar maples can live for several hundred years and have a broad canopy that provides shade in the summer. The syrup has a unique flavor profile and varies in color and sweetness, depending on the time of harvest and processing methods.