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Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Large tree with rounded, dense crown and striking, multicolored foliage in autumn. The dense shade and shallow roots of sugar maple may preclude growing lush grass under its canopy. Has been frequently used as a street tree, but is generally intolerant of road salt, soil compaction and pollution. Attracts birds.

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Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in non-wetlands but may occur in wetlands.

Project Uses

Upland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

40-80

Tree Size Class

A: 50'+ at maturity

Flower Color

Green

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

April

Root Depth (ft)

3.3

Salinity Tolerance

No Tolerance

Growth Rate

Slow