Green Mountain Sugar Maple

Tree Overview:

Sugar maple is a Midwest native loved for its exceptional fall color ranging from brilliant yellow to burnt-orange. In summer, its lustrous foliage provides excellent shade, making it a great choice for parks, golf courses, and home landscapes where its roots can spread.

Height: 50 ft
Width: 40 ft
Fall Color: Orange

Care details

Highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types, providing it is well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce the frequency, continuing with deep waterings. Seldom needs pruning.

Leaf description

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn’t be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution.

Fruit, cone, nut, and seed description

Fruit are winged seeds in pairs (samaras); 1 inch long.
Green, maturing to brown.