Acer saccharum #3
Acer saccharum #3
Sugar Maple
Large native tree with vivid fall color
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NATIVE - Massive, broadly-rounded, deciduous shade tree useful in large landscapes. Foliage is a dark green, transforming in the fall to clear yellow, to orange and often red. Plan for dense shade and shallow roots.
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
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Bloom Time-
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Bees (early-season pollen), various pollinating flies, migratory songbirds (for seeds)
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C40
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
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