Sugar Maple Tree (Acer saccharum or Snawei)
Sugar maple is an excellent shade tree and produces vibrant displays of colour in the fall. It is a characteristic old growth species in the Wabanaki-Acadian forests of Nova Scotia with a life expectancy of up to 400 years! The Sugar maple was first prized by the Mi’kmaq people for its sweet sap, the harvest of which was copied by early colonizers and continues to this day.
QUICK FACTS AND TREE CARE:
- Typical max height: 35 metres
- Flowering season: late-April to early June
- Moisture and soil preference: Well-drained, deep and moist, though highly adaptable
- Shade tolerance: Moderate to high
- Site selection tip: Though Sugar maples are tolerant of shade, they will thrive in full sun. Plant shade tolerant trees around it for a thriving garden!
- Companion planting tips: Yellow Birch, native Ferns
CLIMATE CHANGE STATS:
When this tree reaches 20 cm in diameter, it will provide the following benefits yearly*:
- 8 lbs carbon sequestered
- Stormwater mitigation:
- 89 liters of runoff avoided
- 4,622 liters of rainfall intercepted
*Stats provided by: MyTree