Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

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Deciduous tree native to North America, prized for vibrant fall foliage and sap used for syrup production.
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Plant Details

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 check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with organic matter. pH 6.0-7.5.

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Watering

Keep evenly moist during active growth. Reduce watering in late autumn/winter to induce dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun outdoors; bright direct morning light indoors. Requires winter dormancy for health.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth. Stop fertilizing by August to harden off wood.

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Pruning

Prune in late summer or winter after leaf drop to prevent sap bleeding; remove dead or damaged branches.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Tent Caterpillar

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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