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Acer saccharum - Sugar Maple
Family Aceraceae
Botanical Name Acer saccharum
Common Name Sugar Maple
Size 60 to 75' (potentially 100' or more)
Hardiness zones 4-8
Culture Prefers well drained, moist soils; pH adaptable
Ornamental Value Outstanding fall colors
Landscape Use Shade tree, lawn specimen, or as a park or street tree
Key Identifying Characteristics Opposite, simple, 3-6" long and across, coarsely toothed leaves
Notable Cultivars 'Green Mountain' and 'Legacy'
Campus Location Ag: Ellington Crtyd.
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