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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 3–8Type TreeClimate Temperate
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — While it is adaptable to a range of soil types; this hardy deciduous tree has a 40-50ft spread and thrives in USDA zones 4-8

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — typically around 12 to 24 inches per annum, image 38
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) — with a stately spread of 40 to 50 feet; ensuring a long-standing presence in the designed landscape, image 61
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — The Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), renowned for brilliant fall foliage, reaches up to 60-75ft tall; springtime blooms, image 51
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — renowned for its vibrant fall coloration and significant contribution to syrup production
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; greatly enhancing any landscape design.<br><br>Due to its robust root system and size
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — scientifically known as Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — scientifically known as Acer saccharum; this seasonal color transition offers a spectacular display, image 57
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — with a stately spread of 40 to 50 feet
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&deg;F.<br><br>The Sugar Maple's leave are a distinguishing feature; regular watering
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — is a prominent feature of many temperate landscapes; it prefers well-drained, fertile soil, and full to partial sun, image 58
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — greatly enhancing any landscape design.<br><br>Due to its robust root system and size
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — Notable for its sap, which is used in making maple syrup; scientifically known as Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — It prefers well-drained, fertile soil, and full to partial sun; enduring winter temperatures as low as -40&deg;F.<br><br>The
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) — slightly acidic to neutral soils (pH 5.5 to 7.3)
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