Sugar maple
Acer saccharum
Sugar maple is a majestic deciduous tree renowned for its spectacular fall foliage in shades of orange, red, and yellow, as well as its sap used to produce maple syrup. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and at least 6 hours of full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially when young. Water regularly during establishment and avoid compacted or heavily salted soils, as this tree is sensitive to urban stresses.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
240″ – 480″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
360″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days During The First 2-3 Years; Established Trees Rely On Rainfall • Water Deeply And Slowly To Encourage Deep Root Development; Allow Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Sessions
Soil pH
3.7 – 7.9
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 17, 2019 by dredodo (cc-by-sa)
Test Nursery (Owner Tester)
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