Acer saccharum 'Newton Sentry'

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. ëNewton Sentry is an extremely narrow, upright columnar cultivar that grows to 40-50 tall with a spread of only 10-16 wide. It was int... 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. ëNewton Sentry is an extremely narrow, upright columnar cultivar that grows to 40-50 tall with a spread of only 10-16 wide. It was introduced into commerce in 1885. The original specimen tree still grows near the main entrance to Newton Cemetery in Newton, Massachusetts. Each tree totally lacks any central leader from about 6 above to the ground upward. Ascending vertical major and minor branches have stubby lateral branches. Pale yellowish-green flowers appear in clusters in spring before the leaves emerge. Leathery dark green leaves with wavy margins develop good yellow, orange and red fall color. (less)