Sugar Maple


Scientific Name: Acer saccharum Marshall
Family: Sapindaceae
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-10,14-20,32-45
USDA: 4-8

Sun Exposure: Part sun

Origin: Eastern North America

Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 50 to 60 feet tall (15 to 18 m.), 35 to 50 feet in spread (10.5 to 15 m.), green palmate leaves, 3 to 6 inches long (7.5 to 15 cm.), with a lighter underside

Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting

  • by semi-hardwood stem tip cuttings, in summer. Apply IBA TALC 8000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 5-7 weeks.
  • by seeds, in autumn. The seeds can also be harvested in autumn. The seeds need 40F for 2mo..

This is the source for the maple syrup.


 

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