Name: Sugar Maple Tree
Brand: TN Nursery
Price: 21.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Vibrant orange Sugar Maple Tree with fiery foliage against blue sky

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Planting & Growing Information

Ships

Ships Between November 15-29

Planting Zone

3-8

Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Water Needs

Low and Moderate

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Bloom Season

April through May

Care

Sugar Maples prefer well-drained, loamy soil and regular watering, especially during dry spells. Mulch near the ground to maintain moisture and prevent weeds. Trim in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches. Fertilize annually for optimal growth.

Exposure

The Sugar Maple Tree flourishes in full sun to partial shade. It favors at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily but can endure some shade, especially in hotter climates. Optimal growth occurs with good sun exposure for vibrant fall color.

Plant Attributes

Stunning beauty & environmental benefits , Wildlife Habitat & low maintenance, Erosion control & longevity

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Planting & Growing Information

Ships

Ships Between November 15-29

Planting Zone

3-8

Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Water Needs

Low and Moderate

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Bloom Season

April through May

Care

Sugar Maples prefer well-drained, loamy soil and regular watering, especially during dry spells. Mulch near the ground to maintain moisture and prevent weeds. Trim in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches. Fertilize annually for optimal growth.

Exposure

The Sugar Maple Tree flourishes in full sun to partial shade. It favors at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily but can endure some shade, especially in hotter climates. Optimal growth occurs with good sun exposure for vibrant fall color.

Plant Attributes

Stunning beauty & environmental benefits , Wildlife Habitat & low maintenance, Erosion control & longevity

Featured Reviews

4.8 (42 reviews) View all reviews See all

Lisa M.

Tree came in good condition. Excited to plant.

Sharon Dantini

Very happy with the sugar maple trees ordered from TN Nursery. Healthy root system and nicely shaped trees. Packaged well

Brandon Tarvin

Great people to do business with, my trees came in ,well packaged and arrived right on time, I will definitely make TN Nursery my go to store!!!!!!

About this plant

Sugar Maple Tree Details

Sugar Maple - Acer saccharum

The sugar maple is most prized for the brilliant color of its autumn foliage, and it's one of the most colorful trees you'll see in fall. In autumn, the leaves of the tree change color from a deep green to golden yellow, orange, and red. The tree stops making green chlorophyll, which reveals the yellows and oranges underneath, while sugars trapped in the leaves create the reds.

The Trees Behind Maple Syrup

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) is the tree behind real maple syrup. In late winter, when sunny days thaw and nights still freeze, the sap starts to run. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to boil down to one gallon of syrup, and a tree is usually big enough to tap once its trunk reaches about 10 to 12 inches across.

Beauty, Shade, and Four-Season Interest

The broad, rounded crowns of sugar maples provide ample shade, making them suitable for planting in parks, gardens, and residential yards. They create cool, shady groves when planted in groups. Keep in mind that the shade is dense, so grass often struggles underneath. As garden trees, their continued merit lies in the way they change their character through the seasons: their new spring foliage is a paler yellow-green, their fall foliage is a riot of orange, red, and yellow, and they form an attractive outline against the skyline even in winter.

Sugar Maple Trees Support a Wide Variety of Wildlife

Hundreds of insect and animal species depend on sugar maples, which makes them a key part of many ecosystems. Sugar maple seeds are a food source for many birds and small mammals, and birds often nest in its branches. In early spring, its small yellow-green flowers give bees some of the first pollen of the year. In the spring and summer, sugar maple trees are a food source for caterpillars, which in turn feed nesting birds.

Sugar Maple Tree for Sale: A Slow-Growing Tree That Reaches Towering Heights

Sugar maples are sturdy, upright trees that can reach 60 to 75 feet tall and 40 to 50 feet wide. They grow slowly to moderately, about a foot a year once settled in. Native to eastern North America, sugar maples do best in rich, moist, well-drained soil that's slightly acidic to neutral, in full sun to partial shade. Sugar maples can live for hundreds of years and often become landmarks for generations.

If you're looking at a sugar maple tree for sale, check your site first. It's hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8, but it doesn't like heat, drought, compacted soil, or road salt. Skip spots next to salted roads or tight city lots, and plant it at least 20 feet from your house so it has room to spread. Once it's settled in a good spot, gardeners appreciate how little care it needs.

This plant ships bare root. Soak the roots for a couple of hours, then plant it with the root flare (where the trunk widens at the base) right at soil level. Water deeply, spread 2 to 3 inches of mulch in a wide ring, and keep the mulch off the trunk. Give it about an inch of water a week through the first season during dry spells. Don't worry if it barely grows that first year, because it's busy putting down roots.

Planting & Growing Information

Ships: Ships Between November 15–29
Planting Zone: 3–8
Height at Maturity: 60–75 Feet
Water Needs: Moderate
Sun or Shade: Full sun and Partial shade
Bloom Season: Early spring (March–April)
Care: Sugar maples prefer moist, well-drained, loamy soil. Water regularly during dry spells. Spread 2 to 3 inches of mulch around the base, keeping it off the trunk. Prune in summer once the leaves are fully out, to avoid heavy sap bleeding.
Exposure: At least 4–6 hours of direct sun gives the best fall color; afternoon shade helps in hot climates.
Plant Attributes: Brilliant fall color, Sap for maple syrup, Long-lived

For more tips on planting, growing, and caring for sugar maple trees, explore our Sugar Maple guide. You can also browse our collection of trees to discover more varieties for shade, beautiful fall color, and landscape planting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a Sugar Maple is an excellent yard tree known for its strength and stunning fall color. It provides generous shade with its broad, rounded canopy. Its beauty and long lifespan make it a timeless favorite for large landscapes.

The best place to plant a Sugar Maple tree is in full sun to partial shade with deep, well-drained soil. It thrives in open spaces where its roots and canopy can spread freely. With room to grow, it becomes a magnificent shade tree with brilliant fall color.

A Sugar Maple typically takes 30 to 40 years to reach its full mature size. It grows steadily each year, developing a broad canopy and strong trunk. With proper care, it becomes a long-lived tree that provides shade and beauty for generations.

Yes, if you're patient. A sugar maple tree is usually ready to tap once its trunk reaches about 10 to 12 inches across, which takes decades. Plant now, and it's a gift for your kids and grandkids.

Slowly at first. Sugar maples spend their first year or two building roots, then grow about a foot a year. It's a patient tree, but it pays you back with centuries of shade and fall color.

Root system of a plant on soil with a trowel nearby

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Since 1959, TN Nursery has grown and shipped quality bare root plants nationwide. Shipped during dormancy, bare-root plants develop strong root systems and establish quickly. Our experienced team carefully harvests and packages every order, providing growers with trusted plants backed by over 65 years of nursery experience.

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Maple Syrup Production:

Beyond its beauty, the Sugar Maple is famous for its sap, which can be harvested to make delicious maple syrup.

Longevity:

This tree is known for its long lifespan, offering years of beauty and shade in your garden.

Shade and Structure:

Its dense, broad canopy provides excellent shade and adds a majestic structure to any landscape.

Versatile Landscaping:

With its adaptable nature, the Sugar Maple fits well in various garden styles and soil types, enhancing both urban and rural settings.

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My Sugar maple tree is doing so well

My Sugar maple tree is doing so well. Can't wait for Fall

Colorful Canopy and Perfect Structure

This Sugar Maple is a real beauty. Its shape is naturally full and balanced, and I can't wait for fall when it really shows off. TN Nursery’s attention to detail is unmatched in online plant buying.

Landscaping Gem That Grows Quickly

We added the Sugar Maple from TN Nursery to our side yard, and it's thriving already. The branches are full and symmetrical, and it’s a showstopper when the sun hits the leaves. Highly recommend.

Premium Tree and Prompt Service

My Sugar Maple arrived faster than expected and in pristine shape. The roots were dense and alive, and it’s already pushing new growth. You can tell TN Nursery specializes in quality trees.

Golden Hues and Fast-Growing Beauty

This Sugar Maple has already started to show hints of those famous golden and crimson hues. The tree was well-hydrated, disease-free, and came with easy-to-follow instructions. Very happy customer!

Show-Stopping Foliage and Healthy Roots

The Sugar Maple tree I received was exceptionally healthy and larger than expected. It has quickly become the highlight of our front lawn. TN Nursery really delivers premium-grade trees.

Flawless Purchase From Start to Finish

I had a flawless experience buying a Sugar Maple from TN Nursery. The packaging was professional, and the tree was clearly grown with care. Its vibrant foliage is already adding beauty to my yard.

Brilliant Sugar Maple Tree With Outstanding Color

The Sugar Maple I ordered from TN Nursery is absolutely stunning. It arrived in perfect condition—full roots, strong trunk, and budding leaves. I planted it three weeks ago, and it’s already taking off with vivid growth.

Maple

Tree came in good condition. Excited to plant.

Healthy Sugar Maple Trees

Very happy with the sugar maple trees ordered from TN Nursery. Healthy root system and nicely shaped trees. Packaged well

The best

Great people to do business with, my trees came in ,well packaged and arrived right on time, I will definitely make TN Nursery my go to store!!!!!!

Trees

I’m very please with these trees

Sugar maples

All nice healthy well shaped trees. Good root system.

Trees

I love this merchant, very polite and courteous.

Sugar Maple

Received my order quickly and in great shape. I have no complaints whatsoever!

Beauty

We’ll pkg look good

Thanks order was complete trees look good

Philip Long

Everything was good.

Sugar Maple seedlings

Thanks for the way you packed and shipped the trees.
I was impressed with the root system. They should get a good start this winter, and I am looking forward to seeing how the trees grow in the spring.

As Promised

Maple trees were received in excellent condition. Can’t wait to see them leaf out in the spring.

Sugar maple

Came fast after order. Wish my previous order would that im still waiting on would been this fast.

Sugar Maple

Trees looked in good condition I had a beautiful day to plant and water them

Sugar maple tree

Very pleased with the product. Was delivered safely and wrapped carefully. Directions were easy to follow. The tree looks very healthy. When planted in the spring, we shall see how it grows.

Sugar maple tree

Very nice quality tree. Thanks

Maple Trees

The trees arrived in what seems to be a good packaging. We’ve planted them after soaking the bare roots. There was no instructions on how to plant them what what to do to care for them with the trees packaging. But after a quick Google search we found that information from a master gardener. “ I guess we have to wait for spring to know if they survived.” I really hope they have. These trees are to be my spot light trees in the spring summer and fall months for years to come. So I am really hoping they survive. The TN Nursery shipped them out in a very efficient manner and come spring I hope to tell the world that I made the right choice ! Fingers crossed!!!!

Beautiful sugar maple

My trees arrived! I was very surprised when I opened the box to see how big the trees were. I was not expecting that for a bare root tree. The roots were healthy and the trees look amazing.

Good roots but won’t really know until spring

So far so good !

just what i ordered

Outstanding service

Plant came in perfect condition.

Nice plants

Packaged well and I planted the same day. Can’t wait to see them grow in the spring.

Sugar Maples are doing well so far.

Received good sized trees at a great price and so far, so good after almost 1 year.

We were so happy to find this tree!

It arrived on time, nicely packaged, and presumably in fine shape (it was bare root but after two weeks, it’s beginning to grow leaf buds).

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Planting & Growing Information

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Planting Zone

Height at Maturity

Water Needs

Sun or Shade

Bloom Season

Care

Exposure

Plant Attributes

Planting & Growing Information

Ships

Planting Zone

Height at Maturity

Water Needs

Sun or Shade

Bloom Season

Care

Exposure

Plant Attributes

Featured Reviews

Sugar Maple Tree Details

Sugar Maple - Acer saccharum

The Trees Behind Maple Syrup

Beauty, Shade, and Four-Season Interest

Sugar Maple Trees Support a Wide Variety of Wildlife

Sugar Maple Tree for Sale: A Slow-Growing Tree That Reaches Towering Heights

Planting & Growing Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Buy Bare Root Plants From TN Nursery?

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