Acer saccharum
SUGAR MAPLE
Sapindaceae-Aceraceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: North America

Other Botanical Names: Acer hispidum, A. palmifolium, A. saccharophorum, A. subglaucum, A. treleaseanum

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Acer saccharum
SUGAR MAPLE
Sapindaceae-Aceraceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green; yellow, orange & red in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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