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Green Mountain Sugar Maple

Name: Green Mountain Sugar Maple
Brand: Acer
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Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'

$185.00

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Tree

Height

600 inches

Width

420 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Adaptable

Lifespan

Very long-lived tree (150+ years)

Native To

Eastern North America

Toxicity

Non-toxic to humans, but wilted leaves are toxic to horses

The Story

Plant Bio

Acer saccharum, the sugar maple, is a large, deciduous tree native to eastern North America, famed for its brilliant fall foliage and for being the primary source of maple syrup. It forms a dense, rounded crown and is a classic shade tree. 'Green Mountain' is a superior cultivar selected for its thick, leathery, dark green leaves that are resistant to leaf scorch in hot, sunny conditions. It also demonstrates better drought and heat tolerance than the species, making it a tougher, more adaptable street and lawn tree.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

As a landscape tree, 'Green Mountain' is prized for its stately form, dense summer shade, and reliable, brilliant fall display of orange, red, and yellow. Its resistance to leaf scorch keeps it looking fresh through the summer.

It is an exceptional shade tree, capable of significantly reducing cooling costs for nearby buildings. Its wood is hard and valuable, used for furniture, flooring, and musical instruments. It can also be tapped for maple syrup.

Sugar maples are keystone species in their native forests. They provide habitat and nesting sites for birds, and their seeds (samaras) are a food source for squirrels and other small mammals. The flowers support early-season pollinators.

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Where to Buy

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1+ Gal Pot

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Planting

How to Grow

Choose a location with deep, well-drained, acidic soil.
Ensure ample space for its large mature size, away from structures.
Dig a planting hole that is shallow and wide, not deep.
Set the tree so the root flare is visible at the soil line.
Backfill with native soil and water deeply to eliminate air pockets.
Water regularly during the first few years to establish a deep root system.

Pro Tip

Avoid using salt-based de-icers near sugar maples, as they are highly sensitive to soil salinity which can cause decline.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide deep, infrequent waterings during prolonged drought.
Protect the trunk of young trees from sunscald with a tree wrap.
Mulch widely to protect the shallow root system from compaction and heat.
Prune to develop a strong structure when the tree is young.

Don't

Do not plant in compacted or poorly drained soils.
Avoid fertilizing unless a soil test indicates a specific deficiency.
Don't allow turfgrass to grow right up to the trunk.
Never top the tree; it ruins its natural form and health.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mulch
Pest Check
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Durable and magnificent shade treeHardy street tree for tough urban conditionsSpectacular fall color specimen for large landscapes

Companion Plants

Fothergilla major Hamamelis virginiana Tiarella cordifolia Epimedium grandiflorum Geranium maculatum

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Green Mountain Sugar Maple questions

What zones can Green Mountain Sugar Maple grow in?

Green Mountain Sugar Maple is hardy in USDA Zones 4–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Green Mountain Sugar Maple deer resistant?

Yes — Green Mountain Sugar Maple is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Green Mountain Sugar Maple bloom?

Green Mountain Sugar Maple typically blooms in early spring through mid-spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Green Mountain Sugar Maple need full sun?

Green Mountain Sugar Maple does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Green Mountain Sugar Maple drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Green Mountain Sugar Maple handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.