Plant · GBIF taxon 3189859
sugar maple
Acer saccharumAlso known as Rock Maple
Sugar maple is a broad-crowned deciduous tree with opposite leaves divided into five pointed lobes and margins that are mostly smooth between the tips. Autumn foliage can shift through yellow, orange, and deep red, while mature bark breaks into long irregular plates.
Hardwood TreeAutumn ColorShade Tolerant
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic; roots absorb water and mineral nutrients from cool fertile soil
Predators
- Deer
- Sapsuckers
- Leaf-feeding insects
ThreatsClimate warming, drought, soil compaction, road salt, forest fragmentation, and invasive pests
HabitatsNorthern hardwood forest, rich slopes, creek valleys, mature woodland, and urban parks
Life spanOften 200 to 300 years, with exceptional trees living longer
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilySapindaceae
- SpeciesAcer saccharum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Protect roots and bark by staying on paths and leaving all wild tree material in place.
Responsible observation
- Leaves: Check for opposite five-lobed leaves with U-shaped spaces between lobes.
- Bark: Notice long vertical plates developing on mature trunks.
- Protect: Avoid compacting soil beneath the broad crown.
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