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Excellent yard shade tree that gets medium to large size. This tree is often overlooked or forgotten about, but once you see how beautiful these trees are in the fall and how strong of wood these trees are compared to other maples, you will see why this native to the US tree (that grows in nearly every area of the US) is so popular for those that know about it. It is a long-lived tree! Also, the very well-known tree where maple syrup comes from! The Sugar Maple is a landscape standout. Medium to dark-green leaves turns yellow, burnt orange, or red in fall. Tolerates shade, like a well-drained, moderately moist, fertile soil. Do not plant in confined areas or where salt is a problem. You will not regret growing a sugar maple tree in your landscape! The large beautiful maple leaves will help keep you cool in the heat with lots of shade, and will put on a jaw-dropping show in the fall with many colors! The sugar maple has also been known by the nicknames "rock maple" and "hard maple" |
SUGAR MAPLE TREE INFO Name: Sugar Maple Other Names: Acer saccharum, rock maple, hard maple Grow Zone: 3 to 8 Growth Speed: Moderate Light Requirements: Likes Full Sun Average Full Grown Height: 60’ to 75’ Average Full Grown Width: 40' to 50’ Deciduous (loses Leaves) Or Evergreen (Holds Foliage All Year): Deciduous Average Lifespan: 300 to 400 years |
ESTIMATED SIZE
Sizing can vary, but the average height of the plant according to the pot size they are growing in is below. A larger pot size does not always prove a much taller plant, but you will have a larger root system.
Trade Gallon Pot — 6-12" inches tall Two Gallon Pot — 12-24" inches tall |
Shipping
Shipping
All of our trees ship Bareroot which means they will ship with no soil and no pot. This allows the plants to have a safer trip through the mail as well as to cut down on shipping costs majorly. The roots will be carefully removed from the pot they are growing in, and then wrapped in moist material with the roots sealed up to keep them moist during transit.
Shipping Restrictions
Shipping Restrictions
To follow your state regulations, we can not ship this plant to California, AZ, AK, HI
Deliveries to WA, UT, ID, NV, MT, ND, and SD MUST be shipped Bareroot.
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Will My Plant Have Leaves?
Will My Plant Have Leaves?
The arrival of your plant may vary depending on the season you order. In zone 6, plants have leaves during the growing season but not in late fall, winter, or early spring when they are dormant.
Bareroot Vs Potted Plants
Bareroot Vs Potted Plants
Our method involves combining potted and bareroot plants. They are initially grown in pots before being carefully shipped without the pot or heavy dirt, as per shipping regulations. The plant is then sent to you bareroot.
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What Is A Dormant Tree?
What Is A Dormant Tree?
A dormant tree is a deciduous plant that appears asleep and does not have leaves upon arrival. Proper planting and care are necessary until it awakens in the growing season.
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What Is A Grow Zone?
What Is A Grow Zone?
A grow zone is the precise USDA zone where you reside. Certain plants are not adaptable to colder zones, while others struggle in warmer zones. Familiarizing yourself with your zone and the plant's compatibility is vital. Click Here to learn more about grow zones.
What If I Have Other Questions?
What If I Have Other Questions?
We have a great FAQ page that answers many more questions and in great detail to help you have success with your new plants! See Our Frequently Asked Questions Here.