We invite you to visit... In 1880 the site that was to become Glenwood City was a tranquil glen (valley) in the midst of huge forests. By 1885-1890 with the coming of the railroad and the lumber mills, Glenwood was the major trading center of the area with a population of 2000.
As mentioned above, other trees (such as birch trees) are tapped. 1  Coconut nectar (a.k.a., coconut syrup) - nectar collected from the coconut blossom sap. Tastes similar to toffee.  Coconut Sugar - coconut blossom sap boiled down till it crystalises.
The most popular and well known variety of trees is the maple tree. There are two common species of maple trees in the U.S.: the red maple and the sugar maple. Though the sugar maple is the primary species when it comes to tapping sap, the red maple can produce a syrup that is sweet as well.he most popular and well known variety of trees is the maple tree. There are two common species of maple trees in the U.S.: the red maple and the sugar maple. Though the sugar maple is the primary species when it comes to tapping sap, the red maple can produce a syrup that is sweet as well.