Tn Nursery Reviews: Fall Favorites-Sugar Maple Trees
Sugar Maple
Product Description
Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum — Sugar Maple Trees are sold at Tn Nursery Reviews
The Acer saccharum, or sugar maple, is a steady-growing deciduous tree that typically grows up to twenty feet tall. A preferred shade tree for the home, the sugar maple offers tiny green to yellowish-green flowers in the spring, a thick canopy in the summer, and quite a flashy autumn display with unevenly colored leaves that vary in hue from yellow to brilliant orange. Though the average ten-year-old tree is approximately five meters tall (approximately 16 ft), the sugar maple can grow as tall as forty-five meters tall in time (over 140 ft). Normally a fully mature tree is only about twenty-five to thirty-two meters tall (around 90 ft). It is perhaps best known for its maple syrup, which is a typical reason why the tree is cultivated in northern areas. Due to the tree’s ability to thrive in shade and any soil but sand, it is common to find sugar maple trees in the Northwest and Midwest states. Though moderately susceptible to pollution, salty soil, and drought scorch, the hearty sugar maple is popular in both rural and urban areas.
Zones: 4–8
Mature Height: 50–75’
Width: 30–45’
Shape: Conical to round
Growth: Slow growing
Sunlight: Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: thrives in evenly moist, well-drained soil
Botanical name: Acer Saccharum
A popular landscaping tree, the sugar maple offers both shade and beauty. Resistant to most forms of root disease, it is a popular choice for individuals who want a moderately tall, hearty tree without having to worry about shade issues. Its ornamental value includes a pleasing shape, beautiful fall foliage, and relatively care-free cultivation. It is also a popular choice for lumber.
