This stately tree is well-known for its fall color and production of maple syrup. It is a tree of northern forests and does not tolerate the heat or humidity of the south.
Latin Name
Acer saccharum
Family
Sapindaceae
Also Known As
Rock Maple
Type of Plant
Trees
Seasons
Fall
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 80'
Max Spread: 60'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Tolerances
Colors
Native Range
Eastern North America
History
George Washington planted sugar maples at Mount Vernon, but was generally unsuccessful.
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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