Acer saccharum 'Endowment'

42.15217972, -87.79279327

42.15220261, -87.79286194

Sugar Maple

Its five-lobed leaves grow densely on an upright columnar tree that can reach a height of 50 feet wwith a 10 foot spread. 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:
Oval
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Landscape Use:
Shade Tree
Specimen Plant
Plant Type:
Tree
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8