How much does a sugar maple sapling cost?

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

6-12″	$6.09 Out of stock
1-2′	$6.94 3557 in stock
2-3′	$11.30 Out of stock
3-4′ – *Spring Only*	$13.03 Out of stock
4-5′ – *Spring Only*	$14.79 Out of stock

Is sugar maple fast growing?

This tree grows at a slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12″ to 24″ per year.

Is Acer saccharum shade tolerant?

Acer saccharum is among the most shade tolerant of large deciduous trees. Its shade tolerance is exceeded only by the striped maple, a smaller tree.

How long does it take for a sugar maple tree to produce?

30 to 40 years
Native to North America, sugar maple trees are best planted in early fall. They’ll grow slowly but steadily, adding around 24 inches a year and reaching maturity after 30 to 40 years.

What is the best sugar maple tree?

Legacy sugar maple (Acer saccharum ‘Legacy’) is a good choice for yards with drier soil. It is more drought tolerant than other sugar maples, according to the Morton Arboretum. In the fall, its leaves turn a brilliant orange, but they do not drop off until spring. Legacy sugar maple grows in USDA zones 3 through 8.

Which is better red maple or sugar maple?

Both species produce sap of similar quantity and quality, but sugar maple sap is usually slightly higher in sugar content, capable of producing lighter, fancier-grade syrup than red maple (though sugar content in sap varies widely from site to site).

How far apart should you plant sugar maple trees?

For optimal production, plant your trees at 30 by 30 feet apart, allowing 50 to 60 trees per acre. Growing sugar maple for timber production requires a “different type of tree” – a good sawtimber tree will be tall, with straight stems and no branches below the growing crown.

How can I make my acers grow faster?

Feed every spring with a fertilizer that is meant for trees and shrubs. Mulching over roots with well-rotted compost or soil conditioner is also key to helping them grow strong and healthy.

What’s the difference between a silver maple and a sugar maple?

Silver maple leaves turn a pale yellow in the fall. Sugar maple leaves are segmented into 5 lobes, dark green color on the outside, and a lighter green on the underside. The lower lobes are much smaller than the upper.

How close to a fence can you plant a Japanese maple?

before new leaves begin to emerge in spring. I would suggest planting it where the trunk is at least 3 to 4 feet away from the fence. This will provide some room for lower branches to grow. As the tree grows it can be “limbed up” so that the bottom of the canopy is at or above the height of the fence.