Trees tapped in early spring (6)

I believe the answer is:

maples

(Other definitions for maples that I've seen before include "Trees of Canada" , "Acers" , "Acer trees" , "Trees providing syrup" , "(Canadian) trees" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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