It has a higher susceptibility to pollution than other maples species and is commonly being replaced by more opportunistic species in areas where forests are cut over. Human influences have contributed to the decline of Sugar Maple in some regions. In the South, it is usually associated with oaks, hickories, yellow poplar, and ashes. This tree is an important species in the ecology of North American hardwood forests. It does not, however, tolerate poorly drained areas and is short-lived on flood-prone clay flats. It thrives in well-drained loam, but also tolerates poorer soil, light clay, or sandy soil. Sugar Maple thrives when it is planted or transplanted into rich, moderately deep soils having even moisture coupled with good drainage. Most growers of trees in containers - any type of trees - will recommend a bark based potting medium. But Id agree that a peat based potting soil will not hold up well and becomes compacted and excessively moisture retentive. And your maple will be perfectly happy under those conditions. Sugar Maple is most common on moist, rich soils of slopes and ridges, as well as on those of limestone origin. Most potting soils are amended to pH neutral. For example, sugar maples thrive in slightly acidic, loamy soil, so you may want to add peat moss to your potting soil for best results with this particular species. The bark is light gray and smooth at first but becomes darker, thicker, and deeply furrowed into long scaly ridges on large trunks. The fruit is a double samara with thin wings, about 1′ long. Dense corymbs are formed from 5-10 flowers on long, hairy, drooping stalks. Flowers appear with the leaves in early spring. Leaves are opposite, simple, deciduous, and usually 5-lobed rich green above, pale and glabrous below. You can use many methods for soaking your maples seeds some people prefer to place their seeds on top of wet paper towels while others stick theirs directly into a jar. This will help soften the seeds outer shell and speed up germination time once planted into soil.
It is a moderately large tree, often 70′ to 80′ in height, branching a few feet from the ground to form a large, dense, pyramidal or rounded crown. Then soak them in water for about 24 hours. Chalkbark Maple (Acer leucoderme) This is another southern variation of sugar maple. Although it can grow to 80 feet, it typically grows 20 to 25 feet. It is also a favorite street and garden tree because it is fast-growing and easy to propagate and transplant. Southern Sugar (or Florida) Maple (Acer barbatum) This tree may be used as a substitute for the sugar maple in the south. It is also extremely valuable as a timber tree and has hardwood used for furniture, flooring, trim, and woodenware. Avoid directly spraying the leaves, and know that the leaves will require more watering if they are outdoors and facing direct sunlight. This tree is best known for its bright autumn foliage and for producing maple syrup. Whats the best method to water my Sugar maple You might want to put a garden hose at the plant base to ensure that youre promoting excellent root development.
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