Botanical profile

Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'

Latin name
Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'
Common name
'Green Mountain' Sugar Maple
Type
TREE
Family
Sapindaceae

Acer saccharum ‘Green Mountain’ is a remarkable ornamental sugar maple, highly sought after for its brilliant green foliage during the growing season and its spectacular autumn coloration in vibrant orange, red, and yellow hues, which brings a colorful and structured presence to borders, pathways, or large gardens. Its elegant and well-proportioned pyramidal shape makes it an excellent choice as an accent tree, a specimen plant, or a structural element in residential or public landscapes. Very hardy and well-adapted to cold climates, this maple prefers sunny to partial shade exposure and fertile, moist, well-drained soil, where it thrives without particular demands. ‘Green Mountain’ combines seasonal color, harmonious form, and ease of maintenance to visually enrich any type of green space.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Hardiness zones 3–8
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate to regular
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Fertile, moist and well-drained
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Subtle greenish-yellow (spring)
Fruiting
Decorative Samares
Foliage color
Bright green ? orange, red, yellow (autumn)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Pyramidal / Upright
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
20 m (66 ft)
Width
12 m (39 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.