{"product_id":"acer-saccharum-sugar-maple","title":"Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe signature climax-forest maple of the Northeast, sugar maple brings unmatched fall color and long-term canopy value to upland forest restoration and specification plantings - but its sensitivity to compaction and drought means site selection matters more here than with faster, tougher maples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcer saccharum, commonly known as sugar maple, is a large, deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It typically grows 60 to 80 feet tall with a broad, rounded crown. Sugar maple is best known for its striking fall foliage, displaying vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red, making it a symbol of autumn in the region. Its leaves are palmately lobed with five distinct points, and its smooth gray bark matures into furrowed ridges over time. 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