Sugar Maple

 

Common Name	Sugar Maple
Scientific Name	Acer saccharum
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Dry Upland Site, Moist Upland Site
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun, Full Shade
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8), Basic (pH>8)
Height	over 50'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	also called hard or rock maple; sap is the principle source of maple syrup; yellow and orange fall color