Description
Our National Tree
The Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), a dazzling native deciduous tree, soars 60–75 feet tall with a 40–50 foot spread, boasting iconic five-lobed green leaves that erupt into a fiery display of orange, red, and yellow in fall. Growing 1–1.5 feet per year, its majestic canopy and winged samara seeds make it a perfect shade tree or show-stopping centerpiece for your yard. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soils, this low-maintenance gem supports birds, squirrels, and small mammals with food and habitat, enhancing biodiversity. It’s the national tree of Canada and featured on the Canadian flag! Claim yours to grow a timeless masterpiece!
The sugar maple is a large tree that can grow up to 35 metres tall and can live for more than 200 years.
Sugar maple gets its name from the sweet sap it produces which is used to make make syrup. Canada is the world’s leading producer of maple syrup, producing nearly 80% of global output. For Canada, it is a about a $500 million industry. It takes about 40 litres of sugar maple sap to make 1 litre of maple syrup.
| Sugar Maple Facts and Features | |
| Mature Size | 25 m. (80 ft.) |
| Sun/Shade | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
| Moisture | None |
| Soil | None |
| Flowers | No |
| Fruit | No |
| Special Features | Brilliant Fall Colour. |
