Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Trees |
Height: | 25.00 m |
Spread: | 15.00 m |
Flowering time: | |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind |
Garden uses: | Parks, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Alpine, Coastal, Japanese |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Commonly known as the Sugar Maple, this is a large, deciduous tree grown for its bright autumn foliage and fabled, maple syrup. The leaves emerge light green in spring, quickly age to dark green, then develop spectacular yellow, orange and red tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 25 m tall and 15 m wide though a 10-year-old tree is typically just 5 m tall. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site though it will grow on a range of soil types, except at the extremes of wet and dry. It is tolerant of wind, coastal environments, cool climates, and frost. This is a magnificent specimen which is ideal for large gardens, parks, or growing as a shade tree.
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