Sugar Maple Tree

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Description

Why Grow a Sugar Maple Tree?

Known for producing maple syrup, the Sugar Maple tree (Acer saccharum) is also a cold-hardy hardwood shade tree that adds beauty and long-term value to any landscape. Native to North America, the deciduous Sugar Maple is beloved for its graceful form and brilliant fall color. It’s one of the iconic species responsible for the stunning autumn landscapes across New England and the Midwest.

Growing tall with medium-sized, green leaves through the growing season, Sugar Maples are often planted in municipal parks, home lawns, and large properties for both their cooling summer shade and ornamental appeal. In autumn, the leaves transform into vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and scarlet red.

The Sugar Maple’s iconic five-lobed leaf even graces the Canadian flag. It’s the official state tree of Vermont, New York, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

Maple Syrup Production from Sugar Maple Trees

The sap of the Sugar Maple tree contains a higher sugar concentration than other maple species, making it the top choice for maple syrup production. Native American communities were the first to tap these trees, and the tradition continues today.

Sap is typically harvested in late winter to early spring, when nighttime temperatures fall below freezing and daytime temperatures rise above. A single large tree can produce enough sap for a small batch of syrup, though multiple trees are recommended for consistent annual yields.

Maple syrup can also be further boiled to make maple sugar. In addition to its sweet taste, it contains important minerals like manganese, zinc, copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium.

Valued Hardwood for Craft and Construction

Homesteaders and woodworkers alike appreciate Sugar Maples for more than just their syrup. The dense, smooth wood is prized for its strength and fine grain. It’s used for bowling lanes, bowling pins, tool handles, and sports equipment. Indoors, it’s favored for making furniture, countertops, and premium hardwood flooring because of its light golden color and ability to take a high polish.

Growing Sugar Maples

Sugar Maples are slow-growing, cold-hardy shade trees that can live over 100 years. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil with moderate moisture. These trees are best planted in spacious lawns, fields, or woodland areas where their mature height and spread (often 60–75 feet tall and 40–50 feet wide) can be appreciated.

See below for more details on soil conditions, USDA zone compatibility, and spacing recommendations.

Buy a Sugar Maple tree online for your lawn, field, or forest, and enjoy its spectacular fall color, sweet syrup, durable hardwood, and cooling summer shade. A true heirloom tree, it offers beauty and usefulness for generations to come.

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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Bloom Color Green, Yellow
Hardiness Zone Range 3 - 8
Shade/Sun Partial Shade - Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 5.5 - 7.3

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 50 - 80' tall x 35 - 50' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 35 - 50' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 3 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow shade trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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39 Questions
Why did you choose this?

Love sugar maple trees

Future shade and sap.

Shade and syrup

As a memorial to my father.

How many years until it can be tapped for syrup?

When the trunk is at least 10 inches in diameter, it is mature enough to safely tap. Depending on the environment, this can take many years (think double-digits). Knowing this, the sugar maple tree is often planted for the earlier benefit of fall color and shade, and the later benefit of maple syrup/sugar.

how fast does it grow?

Very slow grower, However, like oak, slow growers are longer living trees. Mine has grown about 6-8" in a year, but I am at 4500' elevation with a short growing season.

How long does it take for a Sugar Maple Tree to mature?

Thank you for your question! The Sugar Maple will typically take 50-80 years after planting to reach maturity.

Are the maple trees good for making syrup?

Yes all Maples will make syrup on 10 to 15 year old trees,
Paul Barrett Master Gardener

I am a Biology major and love sugar maple trees! Is there anything I should add to the soil when planting a new maple tree?

Would have the soil tested before adding anything. If the soil isn't deficient extra fertilizer can stunt the plants growth. If anything I would add compost to the soil for a slow release of nutrients. Hope this helps. Cheers.

Are there any fast-growing maple trees that do not produce helicopters in the spring?

I don't know. All of the ones I've had have the seeds.

Is this tree recommended at elevations over 7000?
How many years until I can tap a tree for syrup?

While I am not unhappy with what I received in my order, you should have a realistic expectation. You will get what looks to be a stick with roots. We ordered two and one is thriving 2 years later at about 3.5 feet high. Many years from tapping I would guess.

Is it a fast or slow grower?

Most sugar maples are naturally slow growers. You might be able to accelerate it's growth with extra fertilizer.

Is it too late and hot to plant a sugar maple in 80135? I can water it well, but it is hot and direct sunlight

We appreciate you reaching out to us. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.

You can plant new plants and trees:
1) when the ground is not frozen.
2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32ºF) and below 90ºF.
3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

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Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 14, 2025
Sugar maple
The tree arrived in perfect condition. Easy to plant. We will see how well it leafs out in the spring.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 12, 2024
Tree arrived happy and healthy. It leafed out quickly and is growing
Rated 5 out of 5
Apr 19, 2024
Nice tree.
Growing and thriving. Wish its leaves were orange instead of yellow
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 15, 2023
So far so good ??
So far so good. Small but stout. Still has leaves. Appears to be thriving in East Tennessee.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 14, 2023
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So far, so good. It is growing nicely in. my parkway, despite out drought. Hop[efully, it will grow to look like your photo and dress up our neighborhood every fall.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 14, 2023
The Maple tree ?? is doing great, has grown 4 inches in 2 months THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 24, 2022
It was a beautiful tree, but my neighbor's sheep jumped the fence and ate it and my apple trees. Will reorder in the spring, too dry now.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 15, 2022
it's a healthy tree
It was packaged well and it looked healthy, It's growing well, Its' leaves changed color , it's beautiful. I'm very satisfied with Stark Bros' trees , I'll buy more trees from Stark Bros .
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 13, 2022
Great Sugar Maples
Love these trees! We planted four of these three years ago and they have quadrupled in size. Already showing the sugar maple fall colors. Healthy and strong.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 26, 2022
Healthy trees rec'd.
The Stark Bros. trees arrived in better shape than more expensive trees from _____, and were more vigorous in growth.