COLUMNARE SUGAR MAPLE
ACER SAC COLUMNARE
Acer saccharum 'Columnare'
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COLUMNARE SUGAR MAPLE
Acer saccharum 'Columnare' (Columnar Sugar Maple) is a slow-growing, fastigiate cultivar valued for its narrow, upright habit and exceptional space efficiency. Reaching a mature height of 30 to 40 feet with a tight spread of only 8 feet, its strict, ascending branch structure forms a dense vertical column that easily fits into restricted suburban lot lines, narrow side yards, or commercial urban streetscapes. The dark green, three-to-five-lobed foliage stays clean throughout the summer before transitioning into showy shades of golden yellow and deep orange in autumn, delivering the classic sugar maple fall color performance within a fraction of the footprint.
Caring for 'Columnare' Sugar Maple relies on establishing a deep, healthy root system in well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soils in full sun. It is moderately drought-tolerant once fully established, but it benefits from consistent deep watering during hot, dry spells. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 8, though care should be taken to avoid heavily compacted urban clay or areas exposed to high soil salinity and road salt spray.
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| PLANT |
SIZE |
TYPE |
GALENA |
ADD'L |
DIG |
SOON |
| ACER SAC COLUMNARE | 1.75 in | | 0 | 0 |
| 0 |
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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.
(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)
