Plant Characteristics
- Zone: (3)4-8
- Height: 50'-75'
- Spread: 30'-45'
- Growth: moderate
- Soil: Widely adaptable
- Foliage: Green to yellow, burnt orange to red in the fall
- Full sun to part shade
- Soil: well-drained
The sugar maple is one of America’s best-loved trees. In fact, more states
have claimed it as their state tree than any other single species—for New York,
West Virginia, Wisconsin and Vermont, the Maple Tree stands alone.
While commercially planted for its delicious syrup and value as lumber,
this maple tree makes a great addition to any yard or park. And one of its
most prominent features is amazing fall color. As the seasons change, the
leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow, burnt orange and red.