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Sugar Maple

🌳 Fruit Tree
Hardiness Zones 3a to 8a
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📖 About This Plant

Iconic Canadian tree that produces maple syrup. Stunning fall colour in brilliant orange and red. A long-lived shade tree reaching 60–75 feet.

📊 Quick Facts

Sun
Full to Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Season
Fall or Early Spring
Harvest
30-40 years to tap

🌱 Care Tips

Needs well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Takes 30–40 years before tapping for syrup. Protect young trees from salt spray and road salt.

🤝 Companion Plants

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