Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple
Description
Sugar Maple is known for its great fall color; this upright, oval to rounded tree may reach heights of 60'-120'. For best growth results, the maple should be planted in well-drained, moderately moist, fertile soil. During the fall months, the foliage changes to yellow, orange and scarlet.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Adjust your irrigation controller frequently as weather changes. Plants need much less water in spring and fall than during mid-summer.
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