Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
Sugar maple is an excellent North American native known for its fall color. It grows slowly 60 to 75 feet tall and 40 feet wide with an upright, oval-to-rounded habit.
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Maple Tree
A maple tree can add beauty and value to your home. Here are some top maple tree varieties selected by the editors at Better Homes and Gardens Online. Click any link for more information on the selected maple tree.
Best Trees & Shrubs for Fall Color
Add exciting color to your autumn garden with these easy-to-grow trees and shrubs. Each fall they will turn all the great colors that we have come to expect and enjoy from fall season.
Striped Bark Maple (Acer tegmentosum 'White Tigress')
The 'White Tigress' striped bark maple is a small, bushy tree with unique white striped green bark. In the fall, the leaves turn from green to pale yellow. This tree prefers shade, and requires careful attention until established.
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Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Red maple is popular for its fall display of brilliant red, orange, or yellow leaves. It reaches 40 to 60 feet tall and is slightly less wide. Mature trees typically have an irregular ovoid or rounded crown.
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