Sugar Maple - Acer saccharum A large deciduous tree known for its vibrant fall foliage, producing wood for furniture and lumber, and providing sap for maple syrup. Requires well-drained, fertile, and slightly acidic soil in a location with full sun to partial shade. Can reach heights of 80 to 120 feet with a spread of 70 to 80 feet when mature. Give it plenty of space, at least 20 feet from structures. It struggles in compacted or overly dry soils. Water young trees until roots are established. Established trees are fairly drought-tolerant but benefit from deep watering during prolonged dry spells to maintain health and sap production. Has fine, dense, shallow roots that make it difficult to grow plants underneath it. Minimal pruning is needed. Sugar Maples have a dense crown and beautiful yellow, orange, and red leaves in the fall. USDA zones 3 to 8. Available as bare root trees- 18-24 inch - SOLD OUT until February, 2027. Will open up ordering in late August 2026. Available as a potted plant - Tree is 20-28 inches tall. Pot removed for shipping. Available Now Available as a potted plant - Tree is 28-38 inches tall. Ships in 5 1/2 inch deep pot. Available Summer 2026 Ships with leaves in Spring and Summer and dormant without leaves in Fall and Winter. Free Shipping to most locations. We cannot ship larger boxes or boxes to AK, HI, APO, US Territories, or areas considered remote without a freight surcharge. Plants comes with detailed planting, growing and care instructions...and you can call or email if you have additional questions.We ship to all states. Please put your desired ship date in Special Instructions to Seller at Checkout. If your temperature is warmer than 89 degrees or colder than 20 degrees, we will hold order until temperature improves. Please put your desired ship date in Special Instructions to Seller at checkout. All plants are inspected for quality prior to shipment. Plants are rarely damaged in shipping, but if they are, please let us know right away so we can help. If there is any plant damage, take a photo of the package and plants. This will help us solve the problem. 5/26
