{"product_id":"green-mountain-sugar-maple","title":"Green Mountain Sugar Maple","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Scorch-Resistant Native Sugar Maple for Tough Minnesota Summers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Mountain Sugar Maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer saccharum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green Mountain') is a heat- and drought-tolerant selection of our native sugar maple. Its thick, dark-green, leathery summer leaves resist the leaf scorch that plagues ordinary sugar maples in hot, dry spells, and it builds a handsome oval-pyramidal crown around a strong central leader. Hardy all the way to USDA zone 3, it ends the season in a dependable orange-red to red blaze. Whether you're planting a stately lawn specimen in Plymouth, a long-lived shade tree in Eden Prairie, or a native-canopy restoration in Maple Grove, Green Mountain is one of the toughest sugar maples you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Mountain Sugar Maple Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAcer saccharum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green Mountain'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Mountain Sugar Maple, Sugar Maple, Hard Maple, Rock Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–60 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35–45 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — about 1–2 feet per year in Minnesota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hrs); tolerates light shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Appreciates consistent moisture but tolerates heat and dry spells better than the species thanks to its scorch-resistant foliage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — exceptionally cold-hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers deep, well-drained loam. Tolerates clay-loam but dislikes compacted, soggy, or salty soil — give it good drainage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — thick, leathery, dark-green leaves that resist summer scorch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFall Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDependable orange-red to red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to USDA zone 3 — among the hardiest sugar maples available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerately deer-resistant; protect the trunk from buck rub the first 2 winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow — keep away from heavy road-salt spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugar maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer saccharum\u003c\/em\u003e) is native to Minnesota and much of eastern North America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Mountain Sugar Maple Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-Lived Lawn and Shade Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Mountain's symmetrical oval-pyramidal form and dense canopy make it a classic front- or back-yard shade tree that just gets better with age. The leathery foliage stays clean and dark green through hot July weather when lesser sugar maples brown at the edges, then turns a reliable orange-red in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNative and Restoration Plantings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a true Minnesota native, sugar maple is a backbone of our hardwood forests, and Green Mountain slots naturally into native and naturalized landscapes. It's a strong choice for re-establishing canopy on larger Twin Cities properties and wooded lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllee and Boulevard Plantings on Wide Sites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts strong central leader and uniform crown line a long drive or wide right-of-way handsomely in matched plantings. Give it room and good drainage, and keep it away from the heaviest road-salt zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Green Mountain Sugar Maple in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003espring (late April–May, after the ground thaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a full season of root establishment, or in \u003cstrong\u003eearly fall (late August–early October)\u003c\/strong\u003e while the soil is still warm. Get it in the ground at least six weeks before the ground freezes — typically mid-November in the Twin Cities. Avoid mid-summer planting in heat and humidity, and never plant after mid-October or before spring thaw. Sugar maples especially benefit from the lower transplant stress of these cooler windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Green Mountain Sugar Maple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3x the root ball width but only as deep as the ball is tall, so the root flare sits at or slightly above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrioritize drainage — sugar maples resent wet feet and compacted soil, so if water pools in the hole, break through any clay hardpan or mound-plant to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with the native soil mixed with 20–30% compost; don't build a pure-compost \"container\" the roots won't grow beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing — give a single specimen 30–35 feet of clearance from buildings and other large trees; space an allee 35–40 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a 3–4 inch watering ring to direct water to the roots, then flatten it before winter so it doesn't trap ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips in a wide ring, kept 2 inches off the trunk. Never use gravel mulch in Minnesota — it doesn't insulate roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Green Mountain Sugar Maple in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water deeply and slowly every 1–2 days. Month 1–2: every 3–4 days. Month 3–6: every 5–7 days during active growth, easing off when rainfall is adequate (the Twin Cities average about 3 inches a month from June through August). \u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes\u003c\/strong\u003e — usually late October — so the tree doesn't push tender growth heading into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Green Mountain is more drought-tolerant than most sugar maples but still appreciates a deep soak during extended dry spells (two-plus weeks with no rain and temps above 80°F). Soak to 8–12 inches every 7–14 days when needed and let natural rainfall do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Green Mountain Sugar Maple survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — easily. It's rated to USDA zone 3 and is among the hardiest sugar maples you can plant, fully at home in Twin Cities winters. Wrap the young trunk the first winter to prevent sunscald and buck rub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow here?\u003c\/strong\u003e At a moderate pace — roughly 1–2 feet per year in good Minnesota soil. Sugar maples are steady, long-lived growers; Green Mountain rewards patience with a stately, durable shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it native to Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Sugar maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer saccharum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a true Minnesota native and a cornerstone of our hardwood forests. 'Green Mountain' is a selected cultivar bred for heat and drought tolerance and scorch-resistant foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it tolerate clay and salt?\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles clay-loam where drainage is decent, but sugar maples dislike compacted, soggy ground and have low salt tolerance — keep Green Mountain out of heavy road-salt zones and improve drainage on tight clay sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from Inferno Sugar Maple?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are excellent native sugar maples. Inferno is selected for the most intense scarlet-red fall color, while Green Mountain is prized for its heat- and scorch-resistant leathery foliage and slightly hardier zone-3 rating, finishing orange-red to red in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInferno Sugar Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sugar maple selected for the most intense, fiery scarlet-red fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Sunset Red Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e — a faster-growing maple with brilliant orange-red fall color that also handles wetter sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState Street Miyabe Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tough, salt- and clay-tolerant maple for boulevards and hard urban sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Red Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — a stately native shade tree with rich red fall color for large properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkyline Honeylocust\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fine-textured shade tree with golden fall color and light, dappled shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Green Mountain Sugar Maples Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne specimen anchors a typical lot — give it 30–35 feet of clearance from buildings and other large trees for its 35–45-foot mature crown. For an allee or wide boulevard, plant 35–40 feet on center; a 200-foot drive takes 5–6 trees per side. On acreage, mix it with northern red oak at the same spacing for a classic Minnesota hardwood canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Mountain Sugar Maple Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenish-yellow flowers dangle from bare branches in April — early forage for bees — followed by thick, dark, leathery new foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leathery leaves stay clean and dark green through July heat that browns ordinary sugar maples; the dense oval-pyramidal crown casts deep shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dependable orange-red to red color, typically peaking early-to-mid October — a more uniform, redder finish than seedling sugar maples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong central leader and furrowed gray bark give a classic hard-maple silhouette that handles snow and ice loads well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fall-fiesta-sugar-maple\"\u003eFall Fiesta Sugar Maple\u003c\/a\u003e — the multi-color sibling; plant both for contrasting sugar-maple fall displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sunset-red-maple\"\u003eRed Sunset Red Maple\u003c\/a\u003e — a faster maple that covers the wetter ground Green Mountain avoids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/state-street-miyabe-maple\"\u003eState Street Miyabe Maple\u003c\/a\u003e — takes the salty curbside duty so your sugar maple can stay back from the road.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/northern-red-oak\"\u003eNorthern Red Oak\u003c\/a\u003e — a fellow native canopy tree whose deep red layers behind Green Mountain's orange-red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Green Mountain Sugar Maple Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Green Mountain if you want the most heat- and drought-tough native sugar maple — ideal for full sun, deep well-drained soil, and anyone planting a generational shade tree on an exposed site. It's not a fit for compacted or soggy clay, heavy road-salt zones, or impatient gardeners — at 1–2 feet a year, this is a long-game tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"1.75\"BB","offer_id":54260807139633,"sku":"GT-T0719","price":439.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"BB","offer_id":54260807172401,"sku":"GT-T0720","price":466.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\"BB","offer_id":54260807205169,"sku":"GT-T0730","price":548.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"BB","offer_id":54260807237937,"sku":"GT-T0733","price":589.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/green-mountain-sugar-maple.jpg?v=1779426692","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/green-mountain-sugar-maple","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}