Acer saccharum commonly
known as sugar maple is a deciduous native tree which will typically grow 40′
to 80′ tall (sometimes to 100′) with a dense, rounded crown. This tree is a
main component of the Eastern U.S. hardwood forest and is one of the trees
which is most responsible for giving New England its reputation for spectacular
fall color. Medium green leaves (3-6″ wide with 3-5 lobes) turn
yellow-orange in autumn, sometimes with considerable color variations. Fruit is
the familiar two-winged samara. Sugar maples are long-lived trees which grow
relatively slowly (somewhat faster in the first 35 years). Native Americans
taught the early colonists how to tap these trees to make maple syrup which has
now become a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. and Canada. Excellent
shade tree. The sugar maple leaf is the national symbol of Canada. Excellent
specimen tree for the lawn or parks with beautiful fall color. Hardy in zones
4-8.
Growing
Instructions for the Sugar Maple
The seeds have
a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in the fall or winter for
spring germination or they can be cold stratified to simulate winter conditions
and to break their dormancy at any time of the year. 1. Soak the seeds in water
for several hours. 2. Put the seeds in a ziplock bag. 3. Put the bag in the
refrigerator and leave it there for 3 months. 4. The seeds like moist,
well-drained soil. Prepare a mixture of half potting soil and half sand,
perlite or vermiculite. Put the soil in a pot. 5. Sow the seeds on the soil. 6.
Cover the seeds with a layer of soil that is 3/8 of an inch thick. 7. Water the
soil so that it is moist but not wet. 8. When the seedlings are a few inches
tall, they can be transplanted.
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