Sugar Maple

Large native tree with vivid fall color

Botanical Name- Acer saccharum

Pronunciation- AY-sir sah-KAR-um

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 40 ft

Mature Height- 60 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained soil

Current Size- #3

Bloom Color- Inconspicuous

Bloom Time- Inconspicuous

Companion Plants- Twisty Baby Black Locust – adds layered seasonal interest as an understory companion

Fauna Attracted- Bees (early-season pollen), various pollinating flies, migratory songbirds (for seeds)

Plant Habit- Tree

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead wood. Water during extended dry periods, especially when young. Fertilize with compost in early spring.

Trimming Instructions- Prune in winter to remove dead or crossing branches. Minimize cuts to protect sap flow.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 10-5-5) in spring just before bud break; moderate to high feeding need for younger trees. In clay, use compost to improve aeration and nutrient availability.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone

Possible Issues- Verticillium wilt, aphids, leaf scorch, anthracnose