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Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple
Sugar maple has a dense, rounded crown and is one of the trees responsible for giving New England its reputation for spectacular fall color, as the medium green leaves turn brilliant yellow or red-orange in autumn. The familiar two-winged "helicopter" fruit is a favorite food of chipmunks, and they store it away in winter larders. This is a long-lived tree that grows relatively slowly.
Benefits:
- Birds and other mammals eat the seeds
- Provides excellent cover and nest sites for all types of birds
- Excellent shade tree
- Outstanding fall color
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Plant in full sun to part shade. Tolerates shade well.
Prefers well-drained, moderately moist, fertile soil.
Excessively dry soil This is a big tree so give it plenty of room to reach full size.
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