Sugar Maple

About this plant

Embrace the brilliance of the Acer saccharum 'Fall Fiesta', a superior cultivar of the beloved Sugar Maple. Renowned for its rapid growth and robust health, this tree quickly establishes itself as a central feature in any large landscape, providing ample shade and enduring beauty. Beyond its structural grandeur, 'Fall Fiesta' lives up to its name with a spectacular seasonal show. Its large, deeply lobed leaves transition from lush green to an electrifying spectrum of orange, yellow, and red, creating a breathtaking focal point in the fall. Ideal for residential properties, parks, or as a street tree, this cultivar offers not just aesthetic appeal but also excellent drought tolerance once established, making it a sustainable and stunning choice for long-term enjoyment.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires well-drained soil. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Prune in late summer or early fall to remove dead or sickly branches. Avoid planting in overly compacted or wet soils.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.