Sugar Maple Tree

Acer saccharum is a majestic deciduous tree reaching 40 to 80 feet with a dense, rounded crown. Its palmate, five-lobed leaves are medium green, transforming into brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn. Renowned as the primary source of maple syrup, it also provides high-quality timber for flooring and furniture. This slow-growing species thrives in fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soils under full sun to part shade, though it is sensitive to road salt and urban pollution.