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Acer saccharum Tree

Name: Acer saccharum Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: AC1771.1
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Sugar Maple Trees

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Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

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Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 6m x 4m in 20 years

Foliage Deciduous, brightgreen leaves, orange and scarlet in autumn

Position Full sun or partial shade

Soil Well-drained

Description

Acer saccharum, commonly known as the Sugar Maple, is a deciduous tree that typically reaches about 6 metres in height with a spread of 4 metres at maturity. It features bright green leaves that turn stunning shades of orange, gold, scarlet, and crimson in autumn. In spring, it produces greenish-yellow flowers in short, upright clusters. The Sugar Maple thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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