{"product_id":"maple-sugar","title":"Maple, Sugar","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\"\u003eSugar Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eAcer saccharum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eSugar Maple is one of North America's most iconic native trees, renowned for its brilliant autumn foliage, valuable hardwood, and sweet sap used to produce pure maple syrup. A long-lived canopy tree of eastern hardwood forests, Sugar Maple provides exceptional ecological benefits while serving as a cornerstone species in woodland restoration, silvopasture systems, and regenerative landscapes. Its dense summer canopy offers cooling shade, while its flowers, seeds, and towering structure support an extraordinary diversity of native wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eA keystone tree for forest wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eSugar Maple supports hundreds of species throughout its lifetime. Its early spring flowers provide nectar and pollen for native bees, mining bees, sweat bees, and other emerging pollinators before the leaves fully expand. The leaves serve as host plants for numerous native moths, whose caterpillars become essential food for nesting songbirds. Its paired winged seeds (samaras) are eaten by Wild Turkey, Ruffed Grouse, Evening Grosbeaks, Purple Finches, squirrels, chipmunks, and other woodland wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eThe classic maple for syrup production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eSugar Maple produces sap with one of the highest natural sugar concentrations of any maple, making it the premier species for maple syrup production. Mature trees can be tapped for decades, providing a sustainable annual harvest each late winter and early spring. Beyond syrup, the sap is also used to make maple sugar, maple cream, and other traditional sweeteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eA magnificent canopy tree with legendary fall color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eGrowing into a stately shade tree, Sugar Maple develops a broad, rounded canopy that provides welcome cooling during the summer months. In autumn, the foliage transforms into spectacular shades of brilliant orange, gold, scarlet, and crimson, creating one of the most celebrated seasonal displays in North American forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eAn outstanding tree for woodlands and regenerative landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eSugar Maple naturally forms the upper canopy of mature hardwood forests, making it an ideal long-term investment for woodland restoration, silvopasture systems, and large food forests. It pairs beautifully with American Basswood, White Oak, Shagbark Hickory, Pawpaw, Spicebush, and native spring wildflowers, creating resilient, multi-layered ecosystems that provide habitat, shade, and lasting ecological value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k100e9\" data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern and central North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zk757n\" data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003ePlant life cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uyc4xq\" data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003eSun requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n6vz4n\" data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to medium-wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6by9qw\" data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f0r50k\" data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April – May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h9ezjy\" data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dob6pl\" data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003eSugar Maple grows best in deep, fertile, well-drained soils with consistent moisture and benefits from protection against prolonged drought during establishment. Given adequate space, it develops into a majestic canopy tree that can live for centuries. Whether planted for maple syrup production, woodland restoration, shade, or spectacular fall color, Sugar Maple remains one of the most valuable and enduring native trees for regenerative landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ 2-3' Seedling","offer_id":47133123346691,"sku":"NAT-2315","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon \/ 3'","offer_id":46145836351747,"sku":"NAT-2313","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon (2) \/ 2-3' Seedling","offer_id":49313676853507,"sku":"NAT-2316","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon \/ 1-2'","offer_id":49313676886275,"sku":"NAT-2316-2","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Maple-Sugar-Tree-For-Sale_164aff4a-b80a-4bea-973e-906e2753756d.jpg?v=1731953319","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/maple-sugar","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}