Acer saccharum 'Sweet Shadow'

42.14669418, -87.78588104

42.14670944, -87.78583527

42.14904022, -87.78717804

42.15088654, -87.78865814

42.15109253, -87.7886734

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Sweet Shadow Sugar Maple

Its five-lobed leaves grow densely on an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 50 feet with a spread of 40 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 orange. 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:
Oval
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
March - April
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Green
Landscape Use:
Urban Street
Shade Tree
Wildlife Interest:
Native to Midwest
Plant Type:
Tree
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8