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Commemoration Sugar Maple

Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration'

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Overview

The Acer saccharum 'Commemoration', or Commemoration Sugar Maple, is a magnificent, hardy shade tree, chosen for its resilience and vibrant fall foliage. Thriving in zones 4-8, it soars to heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 30-50 feet. Exceptionally tolerant of urban conditions, it boasts a medium growth rate, with leaves turning vivid shades of orange and red in autumn, providing a stunning seasonal display. Ideal for stately landscapes and memorial gardens.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–8Type TreeClimate Temperate
Commemoration Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration') — Thriving in zones 4-8, it soars to heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 30-50 feet
Commemoration Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration') — chosen for its resilience and vibrant fall foliageCommemoration Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration') — Exceptionally tolerant of urban conditions

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Commemoration Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration') — Thriving in zones 4-8, it soars to heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 30-50 feet
Commemoration Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration') — chosen for its resilience and vibrant fall foliage
Commemoration Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration') — Exceptionally tolerant of urban conditions
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