Sugar Maple
(Hard Maple, Rock Maple)
Acer Saccharum
A large, long lived, abundant shade tree native to New Brunswick. Exceptional fall foliage display from bright yellow to burnt orange. The preferred tree for harvesting maple syrup. Seeds mature in fall and provide valuable food for local wildlife. The classic maple leaf shape that appears on the Canadian flag. Wind pollinated male and female flowers are on the same tree. Maple trees are ‘bleeders’ so prune them in the fall. If pruned in spring they will ooze sap continuously and in summer the sap will attract insects that can transmit disease through the wound.
Additional information
| Foliage | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Locale | Native to New Brunswick, Native to North America |
| Height | Large (60-100ft) |
| Width | Wide |
| Form | Oval |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Longevity | Long (over 100 years) |
| Hardiness Zones * | 4, 5 |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun (over 6 hrs), Mostly Shade (slow growth), Partial Sun (4 to 6 hrs) |
| Soil Preferences * | Moist, Slightly Acidic, Well Draining |
| Soil Tolerances | Clay, Dry, Slightly Alkaline |
| Other Tolerances | Walnut Toxicity |
| Ornamental Interest | Leaves (colour) |
| Wildlife Value | Bees (flowers), Birds (fruits/seeds), Butterflies (flowers), Insect Pollinators (flowers), Small Mammals (fruits/seeds) |
| Human Value | Carpentry (wood), Edible (sap), Fuel (wood) |
| Seed Collection | Personally in NB |
| Planting Considerations | Intolerant of Road Salt, Intolerant of Urban Pollution |
