Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'

Green Mountain Sugar Maple

The Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' (Green Mountain Sugar Maple) is a popular, large, deciduous shade tree known for its dense, leathery, dark green foliage and spectacular orange to scarlet fall colors. This cultivar is a reliable choice due to its tolerance for heat and moderate drought conditions once established. 

Key Characteristics 

Size: The tree typically grows to a height of 40-60 feet with a spread of 35-50 feet at maturity.
Shape: It has a broad, oval to pyramidal form with a symmetrical, dense canopy.
Foliage: The leaves are deeply cut, dark green, and have a thick, leathery texture, which helps resist leaf scorch in hot, dry weather.
Fall Color: Known for its showy autumn display, the foliage turns vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and scarlet red.
Growth Rate: It has a medium growth rate, generally growing about 12-24 inches per year.
Hardiness Zone: It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8A. 

Growing Conditions & Care

Light: Prefers full sun conditions for optimal growth and fall color development.
Soil: Thrives in deep, well-drained, acidic to slightly alkaline soil but is adaptable to clay, loam, and sand. It needs consistent moisture but has moderate drought tolerance once established.
Uses: An excellent specimen tree for large lawns or parks, valued for its shade and ornamental features. It can be used as a street tree in locations where road salt and soil compaction are not significant issues.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree, Street Tree

Height

60'

Width

35-50'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Light Green

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Coral, Gold

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Provide Shade

Shape

Broad Upright, Oval/Rounded

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes

10-year height

10'

10-year width

20'