Acer saccharum 'Seneca Chief'

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Sugar Maple

Its five-lobed leaves grow densely on an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 120 feet with a spread of 80 feet. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is highly variable, ranging from yellow or orange to red, but it is always outstanding. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Sugar maples should be planted in well-drained soils. They are not tolerant of salt spray.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
March - April
Bloom Color:
Green
Landscape Use:
Urban Street
Shade Tree
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Plant Type:
Tree
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8