Sugar Maple Tree - Bare Root Seedling Acer saccharum 24–36" Tall | Zones 3–8

About This Plant

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) is a deciduous hardwood shade tree valued for its spectacular fall color, transforming green leaves to brilliant yellow, orange, and red hues. When mature, it grows into a substantial tree with a broad, rounded crown.

What You Will Receive

1 live Sugar Maple seedling, approximately 24–36 inches (2–3 feet) tall, shipped bare root. No planter pot or soil included. Deciduous shade tree with brilliant fall color. Planting instructions included. Cannot ship to AK or HI.

Growing Information

Common Name: Sugar Maple
Botanical Name: Acer saccharum
Plant Type: Deciduous hardwood shade tree
Growth Stage: Young seedling
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Deep, fertile, well-draining soil preferred
Watering: Moderate; keep consistently moist while establishing
Growth Habit: Upright tree developing a broad, rounded crown
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Mature Height: Approximately 60–75 feet
Mature Spread: Approximately 40–50 feet
Fall Color: Yellow, orange, and red
USDA Zones: 3–8
Cold Hardy: Yes
Dormancy: Deciduous; loses leaves in fall and winter
Shipping Form: Bare root

Care Tip

Plant the bare-root Sugar Maple soon after arrival. Keep roots moist during preparation, plant at root-collar depth, backfill gently, and water thoroughly. Maintain consistent moisture during establishment. Choose a permanent location with ample room away from buildings and overhead obstructions.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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