Sugar Maple
Specifications
- Latin (scientific) name: Acer saccharum
- Height: 82 feet
- Circumference: 11 feet
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The height and circumference measurements listed here are for the largest-known sugar maple in Atlanta. This tree is located on private property.
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Special characteristics:
The tree is sometimes planted as an ornamental. It grows in partial shade or open areas. It prefers wet soils. It’s a stable tree with little disease or insect pest problems.
The leaves turn a bright yellow to orange color in Fall. The bark is pale in color, much like the grey-white of a white oak. The bark exfoliates (flakes off) when the tree is mature, which adds interest to the tree.
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Annoyance factors:
There isn't much to mention here. This is a predictable tree as far as limb breakage and litter. This tree does not shed very much.
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Fun Facts:
This tree is not tapped for maple syrup as is done in the North.
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Photo Credits:
Tree: T. Davis Sydnor, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
Bark: Peter Jenkins, TreeInspection.com
Leaves: Peter Jenkins, TreeInspection.com
Fall Leaves: Joseph O’Brien, Bugwood.org
Flowers: Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
Seeds: Paul Wray, Bugwood.org