Sugar maple - Free

Acer saccharum

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Sugar maple
Family : 
Sapindaceae
Origin : 
Native
Hardiness : 
4a
Exposition : 
Sun or partial shade
Height at maturity : 
20 m
Spread at maturity : 
15 m
Spacing requirement from power lines : 
14 m
Crown shape : 
Large tree. Oval crown shape becoming round.
Roots : 
Superficial
Growth rate : 
Slow
Soil and moisture : 
Prefers deep, rich end well-drained soil.
Tolerance to road salt : 
Low
Tolerance to pollution : 
Low
Tolerance to spray salt : 
Average
Tolerance to compacting : 
Low
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) : 
Few pathological problems
Special comments : 
Rustic, native to Quebec. Brilliant red, yellow or orange fall color Not very suitable for urban conditions Very sensitive to several pesticides. Difficult recovery after planting. Prefers deep, rich and well-drained soil, weak compaction tolerance.

LEAVES

Decuduous, lobed and star shaped green leaves turning orange yellow in fall.

 

FLOWERS

Inconspicuous and not showy;
Spring flowering.

FRUITS

Samaras.

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