There are approximately 125 species of Arce (Acer spp). Most are originally from Asia, but there are also those of America, Europe and Africa. The majority of the Arces are trees between 10 and 40 feet high. They have lobulated lobed and fruits «winged» sheets called samarras in spring. The arrangement of the leaves is opposite.

Arces flourish in the early spring or end of winter and are a valuable source of food for pollinators. They have four or five very small petals and sepals, four to ten stamens and two long pistils, or a pistil with two styles.

Variety of arcédescriptrce sugar coarum Saccharum: known for its vibrant autumn foliage and used to manufacture arce syrup. Wet. Japanese Palmatum: Very popular ornamental tree with a delicate and colorful foliage and a wide variety of cultivars available.TABLE 1: VARIETIES OF ARCES

Spread

Arce seeds are transported in fun fruits in the form of helicopter called Samaras, which have wings designed to transport them at a certain distance from the mother tree. They can be collected and plant, and they usually grow quite well. Most need to stratify first, either by cold stratification or using a lime to wear out the hard exterior shell.

Arces can take up to six months to germinate and can have root rot problems when they are young. Keep young people in a sheltered and semi -name area.

The aphids can bother the harves of all ages and are popular guests of many species of butterflies and moths. Arces are also affected by a series of parasitic fungi. Although they have an ugly appearance, they do not usually cause lasting damage to the tree.

History and folklore

The word Acer It comes from Latin and means «sharp», referring to pointed leaves.

Arce’s sugar was manufactured by American natives long before European settlers arrived in America. There are several stories that explain the origin of this practice.

A story tells that when the creator created the world, Arce’s trees continuously sprouted arce syrup. One day Glooskap arrived and saw that all the villagers were lying under the trees, letting the syrup get into their mouths and that all the work was unrelated and the weeds covered in weeds. So he made the sap get liquid and told people that if they wanted Sirope they would have to work to get it and taught them how to turn the liquid sap into a sweet and thick syrup.

Folklore/symbolism of the formation and wisdom in folklore, the maple are associated with strength, resistance and wisdom, they are often considered sacred or auspicious. They consider symbols of the beauty of nature, their resistance and seasonal changes, especially in autumn.Table 2: Folklore and symbolism

Another story tells that the red squirrel first taught a hunter to obtain Savia Dulce del Arce. He liked to bite the branches to pray the sap and, when he had dried to form a sugar crust, he returned and licked it happily.

Collection and storage

Collect branches after a storm for wands and pentagrams.

Domestic use

Arces are magnificent bonsais. The wood of the Sugar Arce and the Arce Sicomoro is especially appreciated to manufacture furniture and soils.

Arces are a valuable guest for many species of moths and butterflies and constitute an excellent complement to a butterflies garden.

Magical attributes

The Arce is of a female nature and is associated with the Moon and Jupiter and the elementary energies of water.

The Arce is excellent for wands, personal and Maypoles.

The ARCE is useful in lunar magic and spells related to travel, learning and decision making, especially in matters related to causing or facing changes. Arce is also useful for spiritual healing.

The Arce syrup can be used in kitchen witchcraft for love spells and spiritual healing, that is, to calm the psyche.

Culinary use

Arce’s wood is useful for smoking and healing meat.

The Savia of the Sugar Arce can be boiled to make arce syrup, maple sugar and arce candies.