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Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum
Excellent and long-lived shade tree know for spectacular fall colors. Does not like compacted or poorly-drained soils. Fall color is a mix of yellows and orange, occasionally reds. Grows to 40-80 feet tall, 30-60 feet wide.
| Light Requirement: | Full Sun to Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Cold Hardiness: | 3-8 |
| Height: | 40 to 80 feet |
| Spread: | 30 to 60 feet |
| Flower: | insignificant green |
| Foliage: | dark green changing to yellow/orange/red in fall |
| Form: | Rounded |
