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Sugar Maple Tree Acer saccharum

  • Sugar Maple Tree

    Fall color is orange to red.

  • Sugar Maple Tree

    Classic green shade tree in spring and summer

  • Sugar Maple Tree
  • Sugar Maple Tree

    Images shown are of mature plants

$159.99
$159.99
  • 5-6 ft. $159.99
  • 6-7 ft. $179.99

Product Details

Growing Zones: 3-8 outdoors

This plant may not thrive in your area

3-8 outdoors Map 3-8 outdoors (hardy down to -30℉)
  • Mature Height: 55-75 ft.
  • Mature Width: 30-50 ft.
  • Sunlight: Full to Partial Sun
  • Spacing: 25 ft.
  • Growth Rate: up to 2 ft.
  • Botanical Name: Acer saccharum
  • Does Not Ship To: AZ

Product Description

A Four-Seasonal Gem

Like a brilliant sunset, Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) sets the landscape on fire in autumn with its characteristic foliage colors of red, orange, and yellow. After the leaves drop, Sugar Maple's gray bark provides a contrast to other brown-barked trees in winter. Tapped in early spring for harvesting sap, Sugar Maple fulfills its name as the best maple species for making maple syrup. And during the summer, this tree fulfills its year-round value as a superior shade tree. Sugar Maple is truly a four-seasonal gem!

Resplendent and Resilient
• Outstanding fall color. A palette of sunset shades gives Sugar Maple its distinctive fall color. Cooler, northern climates may see deeper shades of red and orange, and warmer, southern climates may enjoy vibrant yellow shades.

• Break-resistant branches. Sugar Maple is a strong-wooded tree with sturdy branches that hold up in strong winds and under ice loads.

• Shade tolerance. Although Sugar Maple performs best in sunny locations, it is remarkably shade-tolerant.

Flowers and Fruit
Sugar Maple is prized for its fall foliage, but it also blooms in springtime! It has a habit of blooming profusely one year, followed by several years of flowering lightly. During the years of heavy bloom, yellowish-green flowers seem to give the tree a golden glow. The seeds that form from pollinated flowers are favorite treats for many birds, which also nest in the trees.

Growing Hints and Helps
Although it's not a demanding tree, our horticulturists have some growing tips that boost Sugar Maple's ability to perform its best. Choose a planting site with well-draining soil, because this tree doesn't like waterlogged or compacted soil. Moist, fertile soil is best for optimal health, particularly in hot climates. Water deeply and thoroughly during periods of drought so the leaves don't scorch. Sugar Maple is sensitive to deicing salts, so plant away from roads and walkways. Give it plenty of room to grow '– mature trees can grow to 80 feet!

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Shipping Details

Shipping Alert:

You can still order, but due to cold weather, we have delayed shipping to the areas shaded on the map below. We want your new plant to thrive right out of the box, so we will wait on shipping your order until the weather is ideal. This includes anyone in Growing Zones 3, 4, 5 & 6. If you are unsure of your growing zone, visit our Growing Zone Finder.

Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, and delayed delivery is noted.

We will resume normal shipping in the Spring. Please see the table below for your approximate ship date.

Zone Map
Growing Zone Shipping Resumes
Zones 3 & 4 Week of May 3rd
Zone 5 Week of April 10th
Zone 6 Week of March 29th
Zones 7 - 11 Ships Now!

Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately, however we are currently experiencing delays and could take up to 11-14 days from date of purchase. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
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