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Legacy® Sugar Maple
Legacy® Sugar Maple
$220.43
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Quantity
Low stock: 7 left
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.
Buy This If
- You want a true sugar maple look.
- You have room for a broad canopy.
- Fall color matters more than speed.
Skip This If
- You need a narrow tree.
- Your soil stays wet.
- You want quick privacy.
PGNE Report Card
| 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. |
Our Experience
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.
Plant Facts
| 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 |
Customers Usually Ask
Is this a good front-yard tree?
Yes, if the yard is open and the tree will not crowd the house, driveway, or wires.
Does it grow faster than a regular sugar maple?
Yes, it was selected for improved growth, but it still needs patience.
Will it handle dry soil?
It can handle dry to average conditions once established, but water it well during the first seasons.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21074
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