Northern Sugar Maple Tree | Premium Seeds | Acer saccharum 'Summer' | Plants'®

Northern Sugar Maple Tree | Premium Seeds | Acer saccharum 'Summer' | LOT 2024800224 | Plants'®

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PLANTS'® GROWTH MANUAL | Original manual developed by our researchers included especifically for each species.
 

ABOUT THE SPECIES | Northern Sugar Maple Tree

🌳 Discover the Magic of Sugar Maple! 🌳

Are you ready to transform your landscape with the majestic beauty of the Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)? Known by many names like Rock Maple, Sugar Tree, and Sweet Maple, this iconic tree is a true gem of the hardwood forests of eastern Canada and the United States. With its stunning seasonal display, the Sugar Maple is a must-have for any garden or property.

Why Choose the Sugar Maple?

Majestic Growth: Reaching heights of 80 to 150 ft (25 – 45m) with a canopy spread of 65 to 115 ft (20m to 35m), the Sugar Maple provides ample shade and a striking presence.

Seasonal Beauty: Enjoy bright-medium to dark-green leaves in summer, and a breathtaking display of bright yellow, orange, and fluorescent red-orange in the fall.

Versatile Uses: From ornamental purposes to producing delicious maple syrup, the Sugar Maple is incredibly versatile. The seeds (samaras) can even be roasted and enjoyed as a tasty treat!

Durable Wood: The wood of the Sugar Maple is prized for its strength and beauty, making it perfect for flooring, musical instruments, cutting boards, and more.

Adaptable Growth: Suitable for a range of climates (temperate, cold, and subtropical) and hardiness zones (3a - 8b), the Sugar Maple thrives in various environments.

Cultivation Tips:

Sunlight: Prefers full sun but is shade tolerant.

Climate: Thrives in temperate, cold, and subtropical climates.

Soil: Requires well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Watering: Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods.

Maintenance: Minimal maintenance required, making it perfect for busy gardeners.

Order Your Sugar Maple Seeds Today!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to grow this magnificent tree. Whether you’re looking to enhance your garden, create a stunning landscape, or enjoy the sweet rewards of maple syrup, 
Sugar Maple seeds are the perfect choice. 

Order now and watch your garden come to life with the beauty and charm of the Sugar Maple! 🌿🍁

LOT INFORMATION
Germination: 67%       Germination Test: Cut (Full Seed)
Purity: 96%                  Seeds/lb: 7,219
Origin: KY                    Crop Year: 2024

SPECIES DATA SHEET

- Common Names: Sugar Maple, Rock maple, Sugar Tree, Sweet Maple.
- Species: Acer saccharum.
- Series: Acer ser. Saccharodendron.
- Section: Acer sect. Acer.
- Genus: Acer.
- Family: Sapindaceae. 
- Order: Sapindales.
- Clade: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids.
- Conservation Status: LC/G5 (IUCN 3.1 | NatureServe).
- Natural Range & Distribution: Native to the hardwood forests of eastern Canada and the eastern United States.
- Preferred Climate: Temperate (Cfa, Cfb, Csa, Csb, Cfc) Cold ( Dfa, Dfb, Dsb), Subtropical (BSk).
- Hardiness Zones: 3a - 8b (USDA)
- Best Grown (US States): NC, VA, WV, DC, MD, DE, NJ, PA, NY, CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, ME, TN, KY, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI, MO, IA, MN, KS, NE, SD, ND, CO, WY, MT, UT, ID, NV, OR, WA, AK.
- Max Height: 80 to 150ft (25 – 45m).
- Max Canopy Spread: 65ft to 115ft (20m to 35m).
- Canopy Shape: Rounded to Oval.
- Leaf Description: Up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long and wide,[8] palmate, with five lobes and borne in opposite pairs. The basal lobes are relatively small, while the upper lobes are larger and deeply notched. In contrast with the angular notching of the silver maple, however, the notches tend to be rounded at their interior.
- Leaf Behavior: Deciduous.
- Summer Leaf Color: Bright-medium to dark-green.
- Fall (Autumn) Leaf Color: Bright yellow, orange, fluorescent red-orange.
- Growth Rate: Slow (1 to 1.7ft/year | 30-50cm/year).
- Blooming Description: The flowers are in panicles of five to ten together without petals; flowering occurs in early spring after 30–55 growing degree days. The sugar maple will generally begin flowering when it is between 10 and 200 years old. 
- Blossom Color: Pale-yellow to greenish-white.
- Fruit Description: The fruit is a pair of samaras (winged seeds).
- Seed Description: The seeds are globose, 7–10 mm (9⁄32–13⁄32 in) in diameter, the wing 2–3 cm (3⁄4–1+1⁄4 in) long. The seeds fall from the tree in autumn.
- Bark Color: Gray and tends to develop furrowed or scaly patterns as the tree ages.
- Wood: Typically has height of 80-115 ft (25-35 m) with a trunk diameter of 2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m). The wood has an average dried weight of 44.0 lbs/ft³ (705 kg/m³) and specific gravity of .56 (basic) and .71 (12% MC). It has a Janka hardness of 1,450 lbf (6,450 N), a modulus of rupture of 15,800 lbf/in² (109.0 MPa), an elastic modulus of 1,830,000 lbf/in² (12.62 GPa), and a crushing strength of 7,830 lbf/in² (54.0 MPa). The wood exhibits radial shrinkage of 4.8%, tangential shrinkage of 9.9%, volumetric shrinkage of 14.7%, and a T/R ratio of 1.9. The sapwood is preferred over the heartwood, ranging from nearly white to off-white cream, sometimes with reddish or golden hues, while the heartwood is darker reddish brown. The grain is generally straight but can be wavy, with a fine, even texture. Non-durable to perishable and susceptible to insect attack. It is fairly easy to work with but can burn when machined with high-speed cutters. It turns, glues, and finishes well, though blotching can occur when staining. No characteristic odor but can cause skin irritation and respiratory effects. It is moderately priced, with figured pieces being more expensive. The species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List. Common uses include flooring, veneer, paper, musical instruments, cutting boards, butcher blocks, workbenches, baseball bats, and other specialty wood items.
- Cultivation: Full Sun. Shade Tolerant. Extreme Cold Weather Required.
- Traditional Uses: Ornamental. The sap is used to produce Maple Syrup. The samaras which are the seeds can be soaked, and, with their wings removed—boiled, seasoned, and roasted to make them edible. The young leaves and inner bark can be eaten raw or cooked.
- Alergenic Potential: Yes. Through contact with the plant, syrup consumption or polen inhalation by sensitive people.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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INFORMATION SOURCES

1. Wikimedia Foundation.
2. National Library of Medicine.
3. USDA | U.S. Department of Agriculture.
4. Seed Lot Germination Test carried out by our suppliers.

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