Sugar Maple

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Houston and Grossman Ponds

Source of plant

Schmidt & Son Co.

Description

Selected from the westernmost native population of sugar maple in the northern U. S. this hardy selection features vigorous, straight growth, thickly textured leaves, and bright orange-red fall color. This North Dakota State University introduction is tolerant of both cold and drought.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

fall color, drought tolerance, hardiness