Green Mountain Sugar Maple
(Acer saccharum ‘Green Mountain’)
A favorite of Tim Johnson, director of horticulture, this large shade tree transforms the fall landscape when its leathery green leaves are transformed into shades of yellow, orange, and scarlet. “The bright colors of Green Mountain sugar maple liven up the fall landscape, especially when highlighted by early-morning or late-afternoon sun,” says Johnson.
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