Flashfire Sugar Maple
Planted 2016
This neat, oval-shaped tree perfectly provides a nice accent to a smaller landscape. It prefers to grow in full sun and rich, moist soils. This maple’s green foliage turns outstanding shades of yellow, orange and red in the fall.
![Flashfire Sugar Maple](/botanicalcenter/images/flashfire-sugar-maple.png)
![Close up of Flashfire Sugar Maple leaf](/botanicalcenter/images/flashfire-maple-leaf.png)
![Close up of Flashfire Sugar Maple Bark](/botanicalcenter/images/bark-flashfire-maple.png)
Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
---|---|---|---|---|
45 ft. | 40 ft. | 4 | Slow | Moderate |
Leaf
Green leaves with five deep lobes and pointed edges.
Fruit
Samara.
Flower
Not showy.
Advantages
Tolerate of heat and adaptable to different soil conditions.
Disadvantages
Does not tolerate much shade or soil compaction.