Green Mountain Sugar Maple

About this plant

Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' is a superior cultivar of the classic Sugar Maple, celebrated for its robust vigor, uniform oval to rounded crown, and resistance to leaf scorch. Its dark green, deeply lobed leaves provide dense shade throughout the summer, making it a perfect choice for creating a cool, inviting outdoor space. As autumn arrives, prepare for a breathtaking display as the foliage transforms into a vibrant symphony of yellow, orange, and red hues, making it a focal point in any landscape. This resilient tree is also highly adaptable to various soil conditions, once established, and offers excellent urban tolerance. Ideal for large landscapes, parks, or as a striking street tree, the Green Mountain Sugar Maple not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your property but also provides valuable shade and a beautiful fall spectacle for decades to come. Its strong central leader and pleasing pyramidal habit make it a landscape designer's favorite.

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 regular watering during establishment. Fertilize in spring with a balanced tree fertilizer. Prune in late summer or early fall to remove dead or crossing branches and maintain desired shape. Avoid pruning in early spring when sap is flowing heavily. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

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.