Acer saccharum 'Caddo'

42.14729691, -87.79353333

42.14743042, -87.79368591

42.14745331, -87.79373932

42.15039062, -87.78955078

42.15074921, -87.78868866

Sugar Maple

Its five-lobed leaves grow densely on an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 45 feet with a 40 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 orange-red. 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
Landscape Use:
Shade Tree
Specimen Plant
Plant Type:
Tree
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8