Crescendo™ Sugar Maple
Quick Overview
Crescendo™ Sugar Maple was introduced by The Morton Arboretum through Chicagoland® Grows. This tree features tough, heat resistant foliage with a nice red-orange fall color.
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Crescendo™ Sugar Maple was introduced by The Morton Arboretum through Chicagoland® Grows. This tree features tough, heat resistant foliage with a nice red-orange fall color.
Where to put it:
Crescendo™ Sugar Maple's outstanding ornamental attributes makes this selection the perfect shade tree for residential lawns, parks, and golf courses. Like other sugar maples, do not use on sites with compacted soil, or in areas with salt spray or runoff.
What it needs:
Crescendo™ Sugar Maple will thrive in full sun in moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil. Tolerant of heat and drought once established.
Specs
Botanical Name | Acer saccharum 'Morton' |
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Hardiness Zone | 4 |
Tree Type | Shade |
Size Range | Large Tree (more than 40 feet) |
Mature Height | 45' |
Mature Spread | 40' |
Shape | Oval |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Fall Color | Orange/Red |
Decorative Fruit | None |
Landscape Uses | Shade, Parkway/Street |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Plant Tolerance | Adaptable |
Standout Feature | Tough, Drought Resistant, Beautiful Fall Color |