Acer saccharum 'Apollo'
$347.00 / 15G
Columnar Sugar Maple ·
Description
Acer saccharum 'Apollo', commonly known as Columnar Sugar Maple, is a woody tree or large shrub valued for its gold or yellow and green flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 40–120 feet tall and 30–60 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Eastern and central North America. Members of the genus Acer support Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) larvae which have one brood per season and appear from April-October in the south. In the landscape, it works well in shade tree, specimen, and lawn. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer.
Benefits
Adds long-term structure, shade, and a sense of permanence to the landscape. Feeds a larger garden food web through seed, shelter, and host-plant value rather than a showy flower display. Offers native-plant character in a garden-friendly selected form.
Features
Lobed leaves and seasonal color; insignificant flowers; samaras fruit; orange, red and gold fall color
Usage/Use
Specimen tree, shade tree, fall color
| Acer saccharum 'Apollo' | |
| Columnar Sugar Maple | |
| 'Apollo | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part shade with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Shade; Average moisture; Deep, well-drained garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Asia / North America depending species | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Eastern and central North America | |
| No |
| 3 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 40 - 70 ft | |
| 30 - 50 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 30 - 50 ft |
| Yes | |
| None | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Bees | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Native Garden | |
| Fall Color | |
| Specimen | |
| Columnar | |
| Very Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |