Sugar maple (Acer saccharum)
Family: Sapindaceae
The sugar maple is native to Canada, the United States, and temperate regions of Mexico. It is the main source of sap for maple syrup production, an important industry in Canada and parts of the United States. For this reason, along with its spectacular autumn foliage, Acer saccharum is a popular tree in cultivation. Several cultivars are available with variation in crown shape and autumn color. It is easy to grow, but it often does poorly in urban conditions.
Tags:
autumn color, economic, ornamental, sun, tree
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Cultivation: Large tree for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 60' to 80' (18 m to 24 m) tall with a spread of 30' to 60' (9 m to 18 m).
Flowering: Blooms in mid-spring.
Propagation: seeds.
Size: Reaches 60' to 80' (18 m to 24 m) tall with a spread of 30' to 60' (9 m to 18 m).
Flowering: Blooms in mid-spring.
Propagation: seeds.