Sugar Maple
$15.00
49 in stock
Acer saccharum
Description: Sugar maple seedlings grow steadily, showcasing leaves that promise vibrant orange-red autumn displays and high-quality sap for syrup production. Its dense crown and attractive bark add long-term ornamental value in forests or landscapes. Prefers cool climates with fertile, moist soils. Plant in well-drained sites with partial to full sun. Supply ample water and heavy mulch during early years; light shade helps in hot summers. Patience yields a majestic, long-lived tree essential to northern ecosystems and admired for its beauty and utility.
Source: Samaras taken last fall from a lovely Sugar Maple near the northeastern entrance to Atlanta’s Winn Park.
