Acer saccharum 'Majesty'

Majesty Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum ‘Majesty’ is a classic sugar maple cultivar selected for its strong, symmetrical form, dense canopy, and dependable fall color. It delivers the traditional sugar maple look with improved uniformity, making it a reliable choice for long-term landscape use.

Key Characteristics and Benefits


Fall Color & Foliage: Summer foliage is deep green and dense; fall color develops into yellow, orange, and orange-red, often consistent year to year.



Growth Habit: Upright to broadly oval canopy with good branch structure and symmetry.



Shade Quality: Forms a dense crown that provides excellent shade.



Size: Typically reaches 60–70 ft tall with a 40–50 ft spread.



Care and Requirements


Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Light: Full sun to partial shade



Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soils with even moisture



Maintenance: Low once established



Limitations: Avoid compacted soils, poor drainage, road salt, and heavy urban stress



Summary:
‘Majesty’ Sugar Maple is a dependable, long-lived shade tree ideal for lawns, parks, campuses, and large residential landscapes, offering classic structure and reliable seasonal color.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

75'

Width

40-50'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Amaranth, Buff, Salmon

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Clay, Loamy

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Oval, Wide Spreading

Bark

Fissured

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No