Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple

Brilliant Fall Color
Glossy Green Foliage
Classic Shade Tree

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Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple

Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple is a handsome deciduous shade tree celebrated for glossy green foliage, a strong rounded canopy, and brilliant orange, red, and yellow fall color. This refined sugar maple brings classic shade, seasonal drama, and long-lasting structure to lawns, parks, and spacious residential landscapes.

Why choose Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple?

Choose Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple for exceptional autumn color, sturdy branching, and a polished shade-tree presence. This selected sugar maple is valued for its thick, glossy leaves and reliable upright-to-rounded form, making it an excellent focal point for open lawns and larger landscapes. In summer, it offers a dense green canopy for cooling shade, then transitions into a vibrant fall display. It is best suited to sites with good soil, adequate moisture, and room to mature gracefully.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Acer saccharum ‘Bailsta’
Common Name: Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Growth Habit: Upright, rounded shade tree

Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple Additional Information

Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple offers the classic beauty of a sugar maple with a refined landscape form. Its leaves emerge fresh green in spring and mature into a glossy, deep green canopy through summer. In fall, the foliage develops a colorful mix of orange, red, and golden-yellow tones, creating a standout seasonal display. Small spring flowers may appear before or as new leaves emerge, followed by paired winged samaras that are typical of maples.

This tree is an excellent choice for large lawns, open front yards, parks, and estate-style plantings where it has space to grow into a mature shade tree. It is deciduous, so it drops its leaves in autumn after the color show, revealing a strong branch framework through winter. Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple performs best in fertile, well-drained soil and appreciates consistent moisture, especially during establishment and extended dry weather.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple in full sun to partial shade, choosing a spacious location away from overhead wires, narrow strips, and compacted soil. Set the root ball level with the surrounding grade and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to support root establishment. Mature trees benefit from supplemental watering during prolonged dry periods, especially in hot or exposed sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture and reduce competition from turf. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk to protect the bark.

4. Pruning: Prune young trees during dormancy to encourage a strong central leader and balanced branch structure. Remove damaged, crossing, or poorly placed limbs as needed while keeping the natural rounded form.

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FAQs

How big does Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple get?
Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple matures into a large shade tree, commonly reaching around 50–75 feet tall with a broad rounded canopy when grown in favorable conditions.
What color does Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple turn in fall?
Its autumn foliage is the main attraction, often showing a vivid blend of orange, red, and yellow tones that brighten the landscape late in the season.
Where should I plant Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple?
Plant it in an open lawn or large landscape bed with full sun, well-drained soil, and room for the canopy and roots to expand as the tree matures.
Is Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple a good shade tree?
Yes. Its dense, rounded canopy provides generous summer shade, making it a strong choice for spacious yards, parks, and broad residential landscapes.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 30 ft or more
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Acer saccharum 'Bailsta'
Bloom Time	Mid spring, Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Family	Sapindaceae
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#10 Container, #15 Container, #25 Container, 3-4″ Caliper

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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