Plant Calculator
Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Acer saccharum you will need.
*Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions.
Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple
- Brilliant yellow and red-orange fall foliage
- Provides excellent cover and nest sites for birds
- Native to USA
- Category: Trees
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 60-75 ft
- Spread: 50-60 ft
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Attributes
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Shade Tree |
| • | Slow Growing |
| • | Specimen |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer saccharum
To care for the Acer saccharum, ensure it receives full sun to partial shade and is planted in well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells, and apply mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature for optimal growth.