Sugar Maple
$7.00
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Sugar Maple
$7.00
Acer saccharum
The state tree of Vermont known for its delicious syrup and beautiful foliage, this impressive tree can grow up to 100’ with a 40-50’ spread. Sugar maples provide fall interest to the landscape by producing a variety of yellow, orange, and red leaves. The sugar maple is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions being found in rich mesic forests as well as drier upland environments. Sugar maples have high wildlife value.
*Note: Sugar Maple is sensitive to compacted soils, road-salt, and urban pollution.
Bare root, 2-3'
Sourced from Michigan
| Mature height (ft) | 40-100 |
| Mature spread (ft) | 40-50 |
| Sun preference | Full sun to partial shade, tolerates full shade |
| Soil type preference | Rich, sandy to loam |
| Soil moisture preference | Well-drained |
| Zone | 3-8 |
| pH | Slightly acidic |
| Wildlife benefits | Hosts pollinators, food source for mammals and birds |
| Uses | Edible, shade, ornamental |
Resources
Acer saccharum, North Carolina Extension Plant Toolbox, NC State Extension
Acer saccharum, Plant Finder, Missouri Botanical Garden