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Acer saccharum 'Legacy'
Choose Legacy® Sugar Maple if you want the classic New England shade tree with dependable orange-red fall color; the tradeoff is space, because this becomes a broad, long-term canopy tree, not a tight-yard planting.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | It gives a strong shade-tree presence and the classic maple look many New England homeowners want. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It is quicker than many sugar maples, but it is still a long-term tree rather than an instant canopy. |
| Maintenance | B | Once established it is straightforward, but early watering and good placement matter. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | D | This is not the right tree for tight foundations, narrow strips, or overhead-wire areas. |
| Screening Value | C | It casts shade well, but it is not built for dense year-round screening. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Legacy for open lawns where shade is the goal and the tree can mature without pruning conflicts. Give it room early; moving or correcting a maple later is not simple.
| Mature Height | 60 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 45 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8a |
| Spacing | 40 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, oval, rounded |
Yes, if the yard is open and the tree will not crowd the house, driveway, or wires.
Yes, it was selected for improved growth, but it still needs patience.
It can handle dry to average conditions once established, but water it well during the first seasons.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21074
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
