'Steeple[R]' Sugar Maple.(TREE OF THE MONTH)
Arbor Age, December, 2006 by Phillips, Leonard
Botanical Name: Acer saccharum 'Astis'
Trade Name: 'Steeple[R]' Sugar Maple
Parentage: Discovered by Michael Dirr at the University of Georgia
Family: Aceraceae
Height: 45 feet
Spread: 20 feet
Form: Very symmetrical, narrow oval form
Bloom Period: Early spring before leaves
Flower: Greenish yellow, 1/4-inch long
Fruit: 1-1/2-inch-long samara
Summer Foliage: Dark green, excellent summer color
Autumn Foliage: Bright yellowish orange in autumn
Winter Color: Bark provides winter interest
Bark: Brownish gray color
Habitat: East Coast and Southeast to Texas
Culture: Prefers well-drained, moist soil; tolerates most soils and...
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