Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Sapindaceae |
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| Genus | Acer |
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| Species | saccharum |
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| Common Name | sugar maple |
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| iTree Code | ACSA3 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree: conical to spreading crown |
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| Height | 80 feet |
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| Spread | 40 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | green, with 3-5 lobes; edges smooth |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | grey smooth when young; grey/brown with irregular platy ridges |
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| Bud | terminal buds sharply point, red/brown with over-lapping scales |
Bud Arrangement
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Opposite |
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| Twig | red/brown with lenticels, turning gray with age |
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| Flower | small green/yellow, on long dangling stems, lacking petals |
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| Fruit | paired "helicopter" (samaras) with bright green seed; horse-shoe shaped |
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| Fall Color | red, orange, yellow |
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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 |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
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| Previous Family | Aceraceae |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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