AUGUSTA, Maine — Governor Janet Mills tapped a Blaine House maple tree Monday to mark the start of Maine's maple sugaring season and to set the stage for the up. advertisement.

Yet even with dozens of trees and shrubs to choose from, the Bloodgood Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood') stands out in the crowd and is an amazing addition to your summer landscape.

REGION — Hundreds of sugar shacks and maple producers took part in 41st Maine Maple Sunday Weekend on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, despite the heavy snowfall that swept the state.