Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Best fall color and growth in full sun
- Tolerates some shade, especially in cooler climates
Bloom Time:
- Early to mid-spring
- Small, greenish-yellow flowers appear before or with leaf emergence
- Flowers are not showy but attract early pollinators
Size:
Height: 60 to 75 feet (can reach up to 100 feet in ideal conditions)
Width: 40 to 50 feet
Attributes:
- Iconic fall foliage in brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red
- Dense, rounded canopy provides excellent shade
- Source of maple syrup from sap collected in early spring
- Strong, durable wood used in furniture and flooring
- Native to northeastern and central North America
Care Tips:
- Prefers deep, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Avoid compacted or salty soils
- Water regularly during dry periods, especially when young
- Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
- Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pest Watch:
- Generally hardy, but may be affected by leaf scorch, tar spot, or verticillium wilt
- Monitor for signs of Asian long horned beetle in affected regions
- Sensitive to road salt and urban pollution
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