| Merchant | Pot Size | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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- | In Stock | $24.99 | Buy |
| Common Name | Sugar Maple |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | Saccharum |
| Origin | North America |
| Blooming | Small greenish-yellow flowers in spring before leaves emerge. |
| Leaf Color | Green turning red, orange, or yellow in autumn |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Well-draining loamy soil with organic matter. pH 6.0-7.5.
Keep evenly moist during active growth. Reduce watering in late autumn/winter to induce dormancy.
Full sun outdoors; bright direct morning light indoors. Requires winter dormancy for health.
Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth. Stop fertilizing by August to harden off wood.
Prune in late summer or winter after leaf drop to prevent sap bleeding; remove dead or damaged branches.
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