Green Mountain Sugar Maple

Green Mountain Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain')

Green Mountain Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain') is a classic shade tree selected for a strong, uniform canopy and dependable performance in residential landscapes. It delivers the timeless sugar maple look, with deep green summer foliage that provides real shade and an established, finished feel as it matures. When autumn arrives, the canopy shifts into warm fall tones that can range from bright gold to orange, adding a memorable seasonal finish. If you want a long-term focal point tree that brings both summer comfort and autumn color to a property, Green Mountain Sugar Maple is an excellent choice.

Distinctive Features

The canopy is typically full and well-shaped, creating a clean, composed silhouette that looks intentional from a young age and only improves with maturity. Leaves have the classic sugar maple shape and texture, forming a dense shade canopy that cools lawns, patios, and outdoor living areas. Fall color is a highlight, adding warmth and seasonal change without requiring additional landscape elements. Over time, the tree develops a sturdy framework and broad crown, becoming a true landscape anchor that adds value and permanence.

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun to part shade; best growth and fall color in full sun.
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil; slightly acidic to neutral is ideal.
• Water: Moderate; water regularly during establishment, then deep-water during prolonged dry periods.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8.
• Habit: Deciduous shade tree with an upright to rounded canopy.
• Mature Size: About 50 to 70 feet tall and 35 to 50 feet wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Use as a signature shade tree that anchors the landscape with canopy, height, and fall color.
• Backyard Shade: Provide cooling canopy over lawns, patios, and outdoor living spaces.
• Front Yard Specimen: Build curb appeal with a substantial tree that looks timeless and established.
• Property Structure Planting: Add long-term scale and seasonal change behind layered plantings and along open edges.
• Large Lawn and Park Settings: A natural fit for open spaces where the full mature canopy can be appreciated.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water deeply during the first two seasons to establish roots; continue watering during drought to support canopy health and fall performance.
• Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch mulch layer over the root zone to conserve moisture and protect roots, keeping mulch off the trunk.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter to develop strong branch structure and remove crossing or damaged limbs; maintain good clearance as needed.
• Feeding: Fertilize lightly in spring if growth is slow; avoid overfeeding which can push weak growth.
• Site Considerations: Provide adequate root space and avoid compacted, droughty sites for best long-term performance.

Why Choose Green Mountain Sugar Maple?

• Classic Sugar Maple Canopy: Delivers dense summer shade and the timeless look homeowners expect.
• Clean, Uniform Form: Develops a full, well-shaped crown that looks composed in the landscape.
• Warm Fall Color: Provides a rich seasonal finish that adds noticeable autumn impact.
• Long-Term Landscape Anchor: Grows into a substantial tree that adds permanence and value to the property.
• High Impact Focal Point Tree: Creates a signature look in larger residential landscapes and open lawns.

If you want a classic sugar maple that grows into a substantial shade tree with a clean canopy and dependable fall color, Green Mountain Sugar Maple delivers long-term focal point presence and timeless landscape value.