{"product_id":"acer-saccharum-sugar-maple","title":"Acer saccharum  - Sugar Maple","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\" id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_CultureRow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sugar Maple, scientifically known as Acer saccharum, is a highly valued tree for its spectacular fall colors and for being the primary source of maple syrup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis tree typically grows to a height of 60-75 feet, and sometimes even up to 100 feet in the right conditions. It has a spread of around 40-50 feet at maturity. The Sugar Maple prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives best in well-drained, moist, fertile soils. It's also known for its tolerance to cold and is hardy in USDA zones 3-8.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaves of the Sugar Maple are a dark green color that turns to vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. This tree is also known for its interesting gray bark that becomes rough and furrowed with age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike other maples, it's important to water this tree regularly, especially during dry periods. Pruning is best done in late summer or early fall to prevent sap bleed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sugar Maple is a great choice for a shade tree in large yards and parks. It's also a favorite for its environmental benefits, as it's known to improve air quality and provide habitat for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 534px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 290.6px; height: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 228.4px; height: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Tree\" href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eTree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 290.6px; height: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 228.4px; height: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNortheast N. 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title=\"Partial Sun\" href=\"\/collections\/part-sun\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Sun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 290.6px; height: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 228.4px; height: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 290.6px; height: 13.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason of Interest: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 228.4px; height: 13.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Fall Foliage\" href=\"\/collections\/fall-flower\"\u003eFall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAINTENANCE NEEDS:  \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium maintenance.  Water regularly. \u003cspan\u003e Susceptible to verticillium wilt, anthracnose, cankers, leaf spot, and tar spot.  Also susceptible to aphids, borers, and scale.  Leaf scorch may be a problem with drought conditions in full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLANDSCAPE USES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Naturalized Areas\" href=\"\/collections\/sustainable-garden\"\u003eNaturalized Areas\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Woodland Gardens\" href=\"\/collections\/shade-garden\"\u003eWoodland Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Privacy Screen\" href=\"\/collections\/privacy-screen\"\u003ePrivacy Screen\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Shade Tree\" href=\"\/collections\/shade-tree\"\u003eShade Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPANION PLANTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan title=\"'Blue Ice' Carex\" href=\"\/products\/carex-blue-ice?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=80c4b4e18\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=29225241935990\"\u003eCarex\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"St. John's Wort\" href=\"\/products\/hypericum-calycnium-st-johnswort?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=78795c312\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=22280547434614\"\u003eSt. John's Wort\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Inland Sea Oats\" href=\"\/products\/chasmanthium-latifolium-northern-sea-oats?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=bfc224e71\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eInland Sea Oats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMAGES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Jean-Pol_GRANDMONT\"\u003eJean-Pol GRANDMONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Acer_saccharum_JPG01.jpg\"\u003eAcer saccharum JPG01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.5\/legalcode\"\u003eCC BY-SA 2.5\u003c\/span\u003e, (2) Photo by \u003cspan data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" title=\"Go to James St. John's photostream\" class=\"owner-name truncate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jsjgeology\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jsjgeology\/\"\u003eJames St. John\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jsjgeology\/31388563167\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcer saccharum (sugar maple trees in fall colors) (Newark campus of Ohio State University, Newark, Ohio, USA) (17 October 2014) 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, (3) \u003cspan href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/53801642@N06\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/53801642@N06\"\u003eSuperior National Forest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Acer_saccharum_1-jgreenlee_(5098070608).jpg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Acer_saccharum_1-jgreenlee_(5098070608).jpg\"\u003eAcer saccharum 1-jgreenlee (5098070608)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/legalcode\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/legalcode\"\u003eCC BY 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e, (4) \u003cspan href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/44970744@N03\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/44970744@N03\"\u003emlwalker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Acer_saccharum_Homewood_Cemetery.jpg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Acer_saccharum_Homewood_Cemetery.jpg\"\u003eAcer saccharum Homewood Cemetery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/legalcode\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/legalcode\"\u003eCC 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