Taxonomy
Clade | angiosperm |
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 |
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 |
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U.S. Native |
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Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
Previous Family | Aceraceae |
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