Acer saccharum Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum, or Sugar Maple, is a hardy, large deciduous tree prized for its pale bark, graceful pear-shaped form, and spectacular autumn colour. It develops a low-branching habit with classic, broad maple leaves that emerge fresh green in spring and transform through glowing shades of yellow, orange, and rich red in autumn. Native to the eastern regions of North America, the Sugar Maple is best suited to parklands, avenues, or spacious gardens where it has room to reach its full potential and be admired as a feature tree. Its shallow root system means it’s best planted in an area where lawn mowing beneath the canopy isn’t required.

Soil: Prefers organic material and rich soil though will grow in most soils.
Conditions: Likes full or part-sun. Is susceptible to salt, excessive heat, and leaf scorch in drought.
Size: Height 25m x width 20m