Acer saccharum 'Goldspire'

Goldspire Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum 'Goldspire' is a narrow, columnar sugar maple cultivar growing roughly 30–50 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide. Known for its dense, upright form, this deciduous tree features dark green, scorch-resistant summer foliage that turns brilliant yellow to yellow-orange in fall. It is hardy in zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade.  
Key Details

Size: Typically reaches 30–50 feet in height with a 10–15 foot spread.
Form: Densely columnar, making it ideal for tight spaces.
Growth Rate: Considered slow to medium, similar to the species, which grows about 12 inches per year.
Fall Color: Brilliant yellow to yellow-orange.
Hardiness: Zones 4–8.
Conditions: Prefers well-drained soil, but is more drought-tolerant than the species once established.
Uses: Excellent for urban settings, small landscapes, or as a street tree. 

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

30-50'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Fern, Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Amber, Gold, Yellow

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Columnar, Upright

Bark

Fissured

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

15'

10-year width

7