{"product_id":"sugar-maple-tree-12-18in-bare-root-acer-saccharum-sweet-maple-starter-plant","title":"Sugar Maple Tree 12-18in Bare Root Starter Plant Acer saccharum Sweet Maple for Shade and Fall Color","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sugar Maple Tree (Acer saccharum) is a 12-18 inch bare root starter tree ideal for adding natural beauty and shade to your landscape. Known for its vibrant fall foliage and sweet sap, this tree is a long-lasting addition that can thrive in a variety of settings, from residential yards to parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 12-18 inches, suitable for easy planting and establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf Color: Green leaves that transform into striking red and orange hues in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Habit: Tall, stately deciduous tree with a rounded crown, capable of reaching up to 75 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Adapted to USDA zones 3-8, making it versatile across many climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare Level: Low maintenance once established, requiring moderate watering and well-drained, loamy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: Can live up to 300 years, offering enduring shade and aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sugar Maple thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, loamy soil. After planting, regular watering is important to support healthy root development. This bare root starter tree ships dormant during colder months, with buds ready to grow in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46914772107463,"sku":"sku-50338907357472","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/s-l1600_d10f1b72-9b64-4af1-8611-4ea4e9b75b33.webp?v=1785278368","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/sugar-maple-tree-12-18in-bare-root-acer-saccharum-sweet-maple-starter-plant","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}