BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Native to Eastern North America and known for its fantastic autumn colour, Acer saccharum is unusual in the United Kingdom and commonly called the 'Sugar Maple'. The sap contains a large proportion of sugar and is one of the major sources of maple syrup.

The leaves are bright green in spring / summer, turning delightful shades of orange-gold, scarlet and crimson in a good crisp autumn before falling. Acer saccharum is a sensational garden or street tree for autumn colour!

Supplied Size: 3L containers (125 - 150 cm tall, young plants)

Features

• Common name: Sugar Maple.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Any well drained, lime free soil. The autumn colour is more intense in acidic soils!
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer saccharum is tolerant of atmospheric pollution, making it suitable for urban areas.
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Medium sized or eventually in a good position, large tree with a rounded crown.
• Height: up to 20 m (60 ft) / [up to 6 m (20 ft) after 10 years]
• Spread: 10 m (32 ft) / [up to 5 m (16 ft) after 10 years]
• Notes: Acer saccharum tends to be thin-stemmed and a little spindly when young. Once planted out and established they thicken out nicely.