Acer saccharum 'Sweet Shadow'

Sugar maple is a large, deciduous tree with ascending branching, typically growing 60-75 (less frequently to 100) tall with a dense rounded crown. It is native to central and eastern North America. In Missouri, it typically occurs in rocky woodlands, along streams, wooded slopes, bluff bases and glade margins throughout the state (Steyermark). Tree sap may be tapped for maple syrup (saccharum means sugar). The sugar maple leaf is the national symbol of Canada. ëSweet Shadow is a cultivar that typically grows 45-50 tall in cultivation. It has a rounded to vase-shaped form (perhaps more upright... more »

Sugar maple is a large, deciduous tree with ascending branching, typically growing 60-75 (less frequently to 100) tall with a dense rounded crown. It is native to central and eastern North America. In Missouri, it typically occurs in rocky woodlands, along streams, wooded slopes, bluff bases and glade margins throughout the state (Steyermark). Tree sap may be tapped for maple syrup (saccharum means sugar). The sugar maple leaf is the national symbol of Canada. ëSweet Shadow is a cultivar that typically grows 45-50 tall in cultivation. It has a rounded to vase-shaped form (perhaps more upright than the species) and is noted for its deeply cut leaves and orange fall color. Dark green leaves (to 6î wide) have deep cuts that give the tree a fine-textured appearance. Pale yellowish-green flowers appear in clusters in spring before the leaves emerge. Flowers give way to clusters of paired samaras (to 1 3/4î long) with nearly parallel wings. Samaras mature in late summer. U. S. Plant Patent PP2139 issued in 1962. (less)