Acer saccharum

Not tolerant of pollution or salt in urban environments.

Acer saccharum

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Common Name sugar maple or rock maple
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating MODERATELY Firewise (2)
Urban Use Medium
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 4
Heat Tolerance Zone 6
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Low
Salt Tolerance No
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Low
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Round
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 50
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 15
Trunk Size Single
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Opposite
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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