The mighty sugar maple boasts some of the most vivid fall colors of our entire New England flora, serving as a host plant for numerous insects and offering us the gift of sap for maple syrup. This tree is common in residential and park landscapes for its year-round charisma and naturally stately shape.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(82) Acadian Plains and Hills |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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Ornamental Interest
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Attracts Wildlife
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Pollinator Powerhouse Plant |
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Host Plant |
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Tolerance
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Deer/Rabbit Resistant |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Additional Attributes
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Dioecious (fruits only on female plants) |
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Edible |
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Landscape Use
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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Multi Color Fall Foliage |
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