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Acer saccharum Columnare

Columnar Sugar Maple

A narrow, tightly columnar selection with dark green foliage throughout the season. The lobed leaves turn an outstanding gold in the fall. Suitable for small, home landscapes, however, it is intolerant of air pollution and compaction.

  • »  Narrow, upright crown, typically branched to the ground
  • »  Foliage is green in the summer, becoming orange-red in the fall
  • »  Use individually for a vertical accent, or in a row for screening

15gal
$375.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:10-12 m
  • Spread:2-3 m
Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Growth Rate
Medium
Attributes
Deciduous
Fall Color
Habit
Columnar
Compact
Upright
Foliage Color
Green
Orange
Red
Landscape uses
Naturalizing
Screening (privacy)
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer saccharum 'Columnare'

An excellent specimen when planting in a narrow area, providing beautiful fall colour. Avoid planting in areas where soil compaction, road salt and pollution are a factor.