Medium-sized to large tree with a dense, oval-round crown. It can eventually reach a height of up to 40 m. In America specimen of 40 m are indeed found. There, the tree is also used for the production of sugar. It rarely reaches a spread of more than 10 m. The pointed buds are brown. The long and wide leaf is bright green and turns into orange and red hues in autumn. Both the habit and the shape of the leaf resemble those of A. platanoides. The difference being that a bruised leaf of A. saccharum does not produce milky sap but a clear liquid. The inflorescence is simultaneous with the unfurling of the leaf. The rooting is shallow with many branching roots. Though the sugar maple thrives in many soils, a wet soil is unsuitable for a healthy growth. The tree is not tolerant to stagnating water. Sensitive to salt for icy roads. Intolerant to hard surfaces.
Acer saccharum can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Acer saccharum is среднерастущий and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Acer saccharum turn оранжевый, красный in autumn.
The right time to plant Acer saccharum is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer saccharum with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.