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Sugar maple 5-6'
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Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) also commonly known as hard maple is a beloved native hardwood known for its brilliant fall color, stately form, and cultural significance. Revered across the northern and eastern U.S. for its role in the lumber industry and maple syrup production, this long-lived species also anchors forest ecosystems with its dense canopy and deep root system. In spring, its modest flowers support early pollinators, while its winged samaras feed birds and small mammals.
Thriving in well-drained, slightly acidic soils, Sugar Maple prefers full sun to partial shade and is hardy in Zones 3–8. Mature trees reach 60 to 80 feet tall with a broad, rounded crown and smooth gray bark that becomes deeply furrowed with age.
Thriving in well-drained, slightly acidic soils, Sugar Maple prefers full sun to partial shade and is hardy in Zones 3–8. Mature trees reach 60 to 80 feet tall with a broad, rounded crown and smooth gray bark that becomes deeply furrowed with age.