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Green Mountain Sugar Maple

Tagged as: Maple, Large Deciduous Trees, Green Mountain, Acer

Botanical name: Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'
Common name: Green Mountain Sugar Maple

Reviewed 1/2012


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Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' at The Morton Arboretum Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' fall color
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Height: 50-60' Spread: 45-50' Habit/Form: Upright-oval Growth Rate: Slow  Zone: 3-8

Cultural Requirements: Full sun to part shade; loamy, well-drained soil; adaptable to moderately high pH; tolerant of heat and dry conditions

Ornamental Characteristics: Dark green leathery foliage turns an orange and golden yellow fall color; thick leaves resistant to leaf scorch

Use in the Landscape: Large shade or lawn specimen

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