Maple Autumn Splendor Sugar Maple 2.5" Bnb

Key Characteristics & Specs

• Size: Reaches about 45 feet in height with a 30 to 40-foot spread.
• Form: Upright, symmetrical, and rounded to oval crown.
• Foliage: Dense, glossy, dark green five-lobed leaves during spring and summer that transform into a vibrant burnt-orange to red color in the fall.
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast for a sugar maple, especially outperforming traditional northern sugar maples in drier climates. 

Growing Requirements & Tolerances

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun. 
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained loam or average soils; handles higher pH/alkaline soils well. 
• Hardiness & Resistance: Highly resistant to heat, drought, and leaf tatter. It performs exceptionally well in the southern plains and Midwest where standard sugar maples struggle with summer heat. 
• Pruning Tip: Prune only during summer after leaves have fully developed, as pruning in late winter or early spring can cause heavy sap bleeding. 
• Cautions: Intolerant of heavy salt spray or severe soil compaction, and should not be planted directly under power lines due to its mature height. 

*Stock image shown for reference. Actual tree appearance may vary.