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Acer saccharum Harvest Moon

Scientific Name: Acer saccharum 'Sandersville'

Also Known As

  • Acer saccharum Harvest Moon®
  • Sandersville Sugar Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 50'-60'
  • W: 35'-45'

planting zones

  • 4b-9a

Acer saccharum Harvest Moon plant details

Acer saccharum Harvest Moon is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer saccharum Harvest Moon

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 35 FT - 45 FT - wide, 50 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer saccharum Harvest Moon

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This handsome sugar maple hybrid is very heat-tolerant having been discovered in the middle of Georgia where temperatures are regularly very high! Unlike many southern maples, however, this one actually has brilliant orange-red fall color. This beautiful tree reaches 50' tall by 35' and features pretty, lush, green foliage, a wonderful shade tree for those in warm climates! This is a fine selection from Athens Trees. S/M PP19807

Gardening facts about Acer saccharum Harvest Moon plant

How to Grow Acer saccharum Harvest Moon

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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