Commemoration Sugar Maple
Acer Saccharum 'Commemoration'
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.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–8
Shape & size
Classification
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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