Temple's Upright Sugar Maple

Acer Saccharum 'Temple's Upright'

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Overview

Acer saccharum 'Temple's Upright' is a narrow, columnar Sugar Maple cultivar, prized for its vertical profile and stunning fall coloration. Reaching up to 40 feet tall and 15 feet wide, this hardy deciduous tree suits tight spaces. The foliage transitions from deep green to vivid shades of orange and red. It thrives in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade and is hardy to USDA Zone 4.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate

Temple's Upright Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum 'Temple's Upright') — columnar Sugar Maple cultivar

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 50–60 Ft.
Mature width: 6–15 Ft.

Classification

Family: Sapindaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Temple's Upright Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum 'Temple's Upright') — columnar Sugar Maple cultivar

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