Botanical Name: Acer Saccharum
Type: Tree
Family: Sapindaceae
Native Range: Eastern North America
Zone: Hardy to zone 3
Height: 15-20m
Spread: 12-15m
Bloom Description: Greenish
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Suggested Use: Shade Tree
Foliage: Medium Green
Fall Colour: Orange, Red, Scarlet
Tolerate: Heavy Shade
Shape: Upright Oval to Rounded
Canada’s native tree known for its fine for fall colours. Somewhat slow growing, but long lived; prefers well drained soils. Excellent specimen tree for the lawn or parks with beautiful fall color. May be used as a street tree as long as it can be located on a street and in a location where road salt, soil compaction and pollution will not be significant problems.
