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Sugar Maple - Acer saccharum
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Sugar Maple - Acer saccharum
Few deciduous trees command a landscape with the authority of Acer saccharum. A specimen of genuine stature, it delivers a broad, structured canopy and autumn colour, deep orange, amber, and gold, that defines prestige properties in cooler and temperate climates.
Why Sugar Maple
Autumn colour: Among the most spectacular seasonal displays available, rich gradients of orange, red, and gold that anchor the landscape for weeks.
Canopy structure: Develops a broad, rounded crown with well-defined branching, architectural in form year-round, not just in leaf.
Shade performance: Delivers deep, reliable shade across large areas throughout the warmer months.
Longevity: A long-lived species that strengthens with age, compounding its value on any property over decades.
Landscape credibility: The defining tree of grand estates, parkland, and high-calibre residential and civic projects.
Ideal Applications
Prestige feature tree: A single advanced specimen creates an immediate focal point in expansive open landscapes.
Estate and parkland planting: Suited to large-scale formal and informal compositions where scale and permanence are paramount.
Canopy shade structure: Positioned to shade lawns, terraces, and outdoor entertaining areas on substantial residential properties.
Seasonal colour anchor: Planted as a standalone specimen or in groupings to deliver a defined autumn display across the landscape.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–15m
Planting Season: Autumn to winter
Soil & Drainage: Prefers deep, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loam; avoid waterlogged or highly alkaline soils
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until the tree is well established. Apply a 75–100mm layer of organic mulch around the base, kept clear of the trunk, to retain soil moisture and regulate root temperature.
Plant Details
Height: 20–35m
Width: 10–15m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern North America
Flower Colour: Yellow-green
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
