Green Mountain Sugar Maple

Brilliant Fall Color
Classic Shade Tree
Strong Upright Form

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Green Mountain 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.

Green Mountain Sugar Maple

Green Mountain Sugar Maple is a stately deciduous shade tree admired for dense green summer foliage, a strong upright form, and brilliant fall color. This refined sugar maple cultivar is excellent for open lawns, parks, estate landscapes, and larger yards needing long-term shade and seasonal beauty.

Why choose Green Mountain Sugar Maple?

Choose Green Mountain Sugar Maple for a classic shade tree with excellent ornamental presence and memorable autumn color. Its upright oval canopy provides generous summer shade while maintaining a clean, structured look in the landscape. The foliage is rich green through the growing season, then typically turns glowing shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. It is especially well suited to spacious residential properties, park-like settings, and large open areas where a substantial tree can mature gracefully.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Acer saccharum ‘Green Mountain’
Common Name: Green Mountain Sugar Maple
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Growth Habit: Upright, oval to rounded shade tree with a dense canopy

Green Mountain Sugar Maple Additional Information

Green Mountain Sugar Maple offers the familiar beauty of a sugar maple in a selected cultivar known for strong landscape form and reliable seasonal appeal. In spring, small yellow-green flowers appear before or with the new foliage, followed by paired winged seeds called samaras. The main ornamental value comes from the tree’s dense green canopy, classic maple leaves, and outstanding fall display.

This tree is deciduous, dropping its foliage after autumn color and revealing a sturdy branching framework through winter. Because it develops into a large shade tree, Green Mountain Sugar Maple is best used as a lawn specimen, park tree, large shade tree, or focal point in open landscapes. Give it room away from foundations, tight sidewalks, driveways, and overhead wires. Prune young trees during dormancy to encourage a strong central leader and balanced branch spacing.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Green Mountain Sugar Maple in full sun to partial shade with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Choose a spacious site with room for the mature canopy and root system to develop naturally.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and keep the soil evenly moist during the first growing season. Established trees benefit from supplemental watering during extended dry periods, especially in hot, exposed, or fast-draining sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce competition from turf. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune during dormancy to develop strong structure and remove damaged, crossing, or poorly placed branches. Young trees benefit from early structural pruning to support a balanced long-term canopy.

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FAQs

How large does Green Mountain Sugar Maple get?
Green Mountain Sugar Maple commonly matures around 50 to 60 feet tall with a spread of about 35 to 45 feet, depending on soil, moisture, planting space, and long-term growing conditions.
What color does Green Mountain Sugar Maple turn in fall?
Its green summer foliage typically changes to bright shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Color can vary with weather, soil moisture, and sun exposure, but it is known for a strong autumn display.
Where should I plant Green Mountain Sugar Maple?
Plant it in a large, open location where the canopy can spread freely. It is best for lawns, parks, and spacious landscapes rather than narrow planting strips or tight foundation areas.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Seasonal

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

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Growing Zones 3-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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