Nothing says Canada like the Maple tree, but will it grow here?

Given that today is Canada’s 150th birthday, I felt that it might be just a touch unpatriotic of me not to dedicate this column to maple trees.
And who knows, if I can spread enough ‘true patriot love’ today, a few readers might even be inspired enough to plant a maple or two in the year of our sesquicentennial.
Beyond the flag waving, I do have a deep love for all maple trees. I’m pretty sure it began during childhood when my brother and I decided to rig-up a pulley and