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Deciduous Trees · MCH exam plant
Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum
AY-ser sak-AR-um
Native to New England
Tree
Key ID features
5-lobed leaves with rounded sinuses, brilliant orange-red fall, opposite branching
| Botanical name | Acer saccharum |
|---|---|
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Acer |
| Category | Deciduous Trees |
| USDA hardiness zones | 3a–8b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Native to New England | Yes |
| Salt tolerant | No |
| Native alternative for | Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) |
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