The maple is a deciduous tree of the maple family which grows in North America, Asia, Europe, and North Africa. The maple trees which grow in the U.S. and Canada are the sugar maple and the large-leaf maple. They may reach up to 30~35 meters in height and produce their famous leaves during summer. These North American maple trees are often planted for shade, yet within the broad-leaved tree timber industry, maple trees are listed as the third highest ranking timber produced for use in flooring, furniture, and other wooden products. In addition, the sugar maple tree supplies maple syrup. As explained above, the maple is very familiar among North Americans, especially in Canada, where the leaf is the symbol of the country. We chose the leaf of the maple as the symbol for our clinic because of its sense of stability and the peacefulness it brings to all people. |