Alternative Tree Species for Utah Syrup Production

Authors

Abigail Porter
Steven Price, Utah State UniversityFollow
Youping Sun, Utah State UniversityFollow
Darren McAvoy, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

3-16-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

10

Abstract

When thinking about producing syrup from trees, most people's minds go straight to maple trees. However, a variety of other species in the Intermountain West can be tapped for sap, including other maple species, birch, sycamore, aspen, and walnut. This fact sheet reviews alternative tree species for syrup production in Utah.

Recommended Citation

Porter, A., Price, S., Sun, Y., & McAvoy, D. (2026). Alternative tree species for Utah syrup production [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.