Sugar Maple
Acer Saccharum
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
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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