close up of leaf of curled italian parsley
close up of leaf of curled italian parsley

Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum
Sapindaceae

Growth Habit

Tree

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.

Source of plant

Schmidt & Son Co.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

fall color, drought tolerance, hardiness