Acer saccharum &
Acer saccharum &

Acer saccharum 'Legacy'

Legacy Sugar Maple

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The Legacy Sugar Maple, also known as Acer saccharum 'Legacy', is a wonderful tree that is known for its vibrant fall color and its resistance to heat and drought, which is unusual for a Sugar Maple.

This variety of Sugar Maple typically grows to a height of 40-50 feet with a spread of around 25-35 feet at maturity. It has a moderate growth rate and prefers full sun to partial shade. The Legacy Sugar Maple is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions but thrives best in well-drained, moist, fertile soils.

In the fall, the leaves of the Legacy Sugar Maple turn a brilliant orange-red, creating a stunning display. In addition to its beauty, this tree is also valued for its sap, which can be used to make maple syrup.

Like other maples, it's important to water this tree regularly, especially during dry periods. Pruning is best done in late summer or early fall to prevent sap bleed.

Type: 

Tree

Origins:

Northeast N. America 

Height: 

40' - 50'

Spread: 

20' - 35'

Spacing: 

20'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

 3 - 8

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

Red

Season of Interest: 

Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium maintenance.  Water regularly.  Susceptible to verticillium wilt, anthracnose, cankers, leaf spot, and tar spot.  Also susceptible to aphids, borers, and scale.  Leaf scorch may be a problem with drought conditions in full sun. Sugar Maples are usually intolerant of road salt and pollution.

LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized AreasWoodland GardensPrivacy ScreenStreet Treeand Shade Tree

COMPANION PLANTS:  Carex, St. John's Wort, Inland Sea Oats

IMAGES: Photo by Virens (Latin for greening), Sugar Maple, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Acer saccharum Legacy 0zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Acer saccharum Legacy 5zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Jean-Pol GRANDMONTAcer saccharum JPG1TCC BY-SA 3.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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