Featured Tree: Sugar Maple

Beloved for its brilliant fall color and iconic sap, the sugar maple is one of North America’s most treasured hardwoods. This classic tree is known for its strength, beauty, and the unmistakable sweetness it brings to forests and communities alike.

Reaching 60–75 feet tall with a rounded, dense crown, the sugar maple shines in parks, spacious yards, and naturalized landscapes. Its leaves burst into fiery shades of red, orange, and gold each autumn. Beyond its beauty, the sugar maple supports wildlife with seeds, nesting sites, and dependable shelter throughout the seasons.

Resilient and cold-hardy, sugar maples thrive in well-drained, slightly acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. Hardy in zones 3–8, they’re a lasting addition to any landscape — offering shade, habitat, and the timeless charm that has made them a staple of forests for generations.

To purchase or learn more about this tree and others, visit arborday.org/sugar-maple.