Acer saccharum 'Sweet Shadow'

Also Known As

Acer saccharum 'Laciniatum'
Cut-leaf Sugar Maple
Sweet Shadow Cutleaf Sugar Maple
Sweet Shadow Rock Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 35'-50'
W: 25'-45'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Acer saccharum 'Sweet Shadow' plant details

Acer saccharum 'Sweet Shadow' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer saccharum 'Sweet Shadow'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT - 45 FT - wide, 35 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer saccharum 'Sweet Shadow'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The leaves of this vigorous and adaptable sugar maple are deeply cut and the lobes are cut again giving a pretty lacy look to an already beautiful (to 50't) tree for shade and lawn; fine orange fall color and pleasing habit. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Deeply divided leaves green in summer turn bright yellow-orange to red in fall. Hardy in zones 5-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

If your garden (estate) has room for a Sugar Maple, this would be a good choice. The deeply divided lobes give the tree a graceful lacy look in summer and lovely orange color in fall. Zone 3.

By: Whitman Farms

I remember first sighting this tree and then hot on pursuit to obtain one. An attractive cut leaf form of the colorful Sugar Maple growing 35 ft or more.