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    Acer saccharum

    Also Known As

    • Sugar Maple

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 40'-80'
    • W: 30'-60'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Acer saccharum plant details

    Acer saccharum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. 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.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer saccharum

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 60 FT - wide, 40 FT - 80 FT - tall
    Uses: fall color, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer saccharum

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The much-loved Sugar Maple is a large and splendid shade tree growing 50-80' tall, the lush green distinctly-lobed leaves develop the rich golden-orange fall color that gives New England much of its legendary autumn color; not only a beautiful addition to the landscape but also the source of our treasured maple syrup! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    The sugar maple is, of course, THE iconic maple, few are more beautiful when mature, and with magnificent yellow-orange-red fall color second to none. Also, of course, you can drill holes in it, extract the sap, boil it down, and pour it over pancakes like some sort of tree vampire if you wish. Best in climates with cooler summers. Zone 3

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Used as a specimen tree, this is a classic American native. Potentially imposing in mature size - to 75 ft. tall. Many cultivars have been selected and these are always popular handsome trees.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Broad oval shape, symmetrical crown, fall color red-orange & yellow. Hardy in zones 4-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Acer saccharum plant

    How to Grow Acer saccharum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewel'

    aka Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewell', Burgundy Jewel Vine Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewel' foliage by plant lust
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    Acer circinatum 'Sunglow'

    aka Sunglow Vine Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Acer circinatum 'Sunglow' by plant lust
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    Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix'

    aka Acer conspicuum 'Phoenix', Phoenix Snakebark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix' distinctive bark, form, winter interest by plant lust
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    Acer griseum

    aka Chinese Paperbark Maple, Paperbark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Acer griseum bark by Forestfarm
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    Acer campestre 'Carnival'

    aka Field Maple, Variegated Hedge Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Acer campestre 'Carnival' foliage by plant lust
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