Live Sugar Maple Bare Root Plant 2-3 Ft Tall - Vibrant Fall Foliage Tree

The Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) is a beloved North American shade tree prized for its brilliant fall foliage and stately form. Its leaves turn vivid shades of orange, red, and yellow in autumn, creating a stunning seasonal display. This live bare root plant arrives ready to establish in your landscape, making it an excellent choice for shade, specimen planting, or a future source of maple sap.

Sugar Maples are long-lived, hardy trees that develop a dense, rounded canopy over time. They provide cooling shade in summer and spectacular color in fall, making them a valuable addition to home landscapes, parks, and larger properties.

Plant Features

• Vibrant orange, red, and yellow fall foliage
• Classic shade tree with a broad, rounded crown
• Long-lived and hardy in suitable climates
• Bare root form establishes well when planted correctly
• Provides shade and seasonal interest

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Acer saccharum
• Plant Type: Deciduous tree
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moist, slightly acidic soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist, especially when young
• Growth Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Bloom Season: Spring (inconspicuous flowers)
• Mature Height: 60-75 feet
• Spacing: 40-50 feet apart

Planting & Care

Plant your bare root Sugar Maple in early spring or late fall while it is dormant. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots without crowding, and position the tree at the same depth it was grown. Backfill with native soil, water thoroughly, and apply a layer of mulch around the base, keeping it away from the trunk.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, Sugar Maples are relatively low-maintenance. Prune only to remove dead or crossing branches, preferably in late winter. Protect young trees from deer and rodents if needed.

What's Included

One live Sugar Maple bare root plant, approximately 2-3 feet tall.