John Pair Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum 'John Pair'

Planted 2016

This maple is known for its good lumber and syrup production. It makes for an excellent fall tree with brilliant colors of red and orange in the fall. This tree is best grown in full sun with well-drained soil.

John Pair Sugar Maple
Close up of John Pair Sugar Maple leaf
Close up of John Pair Sugar Maple Bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
30 ft.  30 ft. 5 Slow Moderate

Leaf

Glossy, dark-green, deeply-lobed leaves with pointed tips.

Fruit

Samaras.

Flower

Not significant.

Advantages

Tolerant of heat and drought. Relatively low maintenance.

Disadvantages

Intolerant of shade, salt and pollution.