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Bark
Flower
Fruit
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Taxonomy
| Family | Sapindaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | saccharum |
| Common Name | sugar maple |
| iTree Code | ACSA3 |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: conical to spreading crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 80 feet |
| Spread | 40 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | green, with 3-5 lobes; edges smooth | Leaf Type
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Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | grey smooth when young; grey/brown with irregular platy ridges | ||
| Bud | terminal buds sharply point, red/brown with over-lapping scales | Bud Arrangement
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Opposite |
| Twig | red/brown with lenticels, turning gray with age | ||
| Flower | small green/yellow, on long dangling stems, lacking petals | ||
| Fruit | paired "helicopter" (samaras) with bright green seed; horse-shoe shaped | ||
| Fall Color | red, orange, yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2a | Min | 3.7 | Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 8a | Max | 7.9 | Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerant | Moderate | Yes |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
| Previous Family | Aceraceae |
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