Sugar Maple

Acer Saccharum

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Overview

The Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), renowned for brilliant fall foliage, reaches up to 60-75ft tall. This hardy deciduous tree has a 40-50ft spread and thrives in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil, and full to partial sun. Springtime blooms give way to samaras. Notable for its sap, which is used in making maple syrup. Offers substantial shade and is ideal for spacious landscapes.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — This hardy deciduous tree has a 40-50ft spread and thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — It prefers well-drained, fertile soil, and full to partial sun

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — Springtime blooms give way to samaras

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — This hardy deciduous tree has a 40-50ft spread and thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — Notable for its sap, which is used in making maple syrup

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — Offers substantial shade and is ideal for spacious landscapes

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — scientifically known as Acer saccharum

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 40–80 Ft.
Mature width: 30–60 Ft.

Classification

Family: Sapindaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — The Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), renowned for brilliant fall foliage, reaches up to 60-75ft tall

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — It prefers well-drained, fertile soil, and full to partial sun

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — Springtime blooms give way to samaras

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — This hardy deciduous tree has a 40-50ft spread and thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — Notable for its sap, which is used in making maple syrup

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — Offers substantial shade and is ideal for spacious landscapes

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — scientifically known as Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — This majestic deciduous tree can soar to heights of 60 to 75 feet

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — renowned for its vibrant fall coloration and significant contribution to syrup production

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — is a prominent feature of many temperate landscapes

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — with a stately spread of 40 to 50 feet

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — making it an excellent choice for expansive yards and public spaces.<br><br>Its growth rate is moderate

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — typically around 12 to 24 inches per annum

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — slightly acidic to neutral soils (pH 5.5 to 7.3)

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — While it is adaptable to a range of soil types

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — Hardiness is one of its strengths; Acer saccharum thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — enduring winter temperatures as low as -40°F.<br><br>The Sugar Maple's leave are a distinguishing feature

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — loamy conditions with full sun to partial shade exposure

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — growing 3 to 6 inches long with five distinct lobes

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — turning from a lush green in summer to a brilliant palette of orange

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — greatly enhancing any landscape design.<br><br>Due to its robust root system and size

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — This seasonal color transition offers a spectacular display

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — The Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), renowned for brilliant fall foliage, reaches up to 60-75ft tall; springtime blooms give way to

Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — tree for full

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