Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple / Rock Maple) | 10 - 1,000 Seeds | £3.49 - £159.99

A beautiful, deciduous tree, very rare to the UK, and native to Canada and the Eastern United States - being a major source of maple syrup, along with black maple

Growing to around 80-100 ft in height eventually (around 15 ft after the first 10 years), the tree forms an attractive, oval canopy

One of the most shade-tolerant of all the maples

The deeply-notched, palmate foliage emerge a bright green in spring, forming beautiful autumn colours of burnt yellows and oranges, through to scarlet and crimson tones.  The plethora of blended autumn colours last for the best part of a month

Frost hardy to around -15ºC (5ºF). Protect very young plants and seedlings from hard frosts initially

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Acer

Species: saccharum

English name: Sugar Maple / Rock Maple

Plant type: Deciduous tree

Eventual height: 3-4 feet grown as a bonsai; around 80-100 feet (24-30 m) within deep, open ground. Around 15 ft (4.5 m) within first 10 years.

Season of Interest: Green foliage spring to summer; intense autumn colours; beautiful leafless form over winter

Hardiness: Hardy to -15ºC (5ºF). Protect very young plants and seedlings from hard frosts initially.

Shelter: from very strong winds

Sun Exposure: Partial shade, but can tolerate deeper shade

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained; water well in hotter months. Avoid alkaline soils

Propagation methods: From seed, and softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Acer saccharum 🌱 Soak in warm water for 2 days. Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite, then refrigerate for 12 weeks, opening & shaking the bag daily for aeration. Finally sow 2cm deep within propagation compost. Keep at 20°C (68°F). Maintain moisture & bright conditions until germination. Alternatively, sow directly in pots outdoors within autumn, allowing natural frosts to break seed dormancy.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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