bigtooth maple
Acer saccharum subsp. grandidentatum
Also Known As - Hard Maple,Rock Maple,Hard Maple,Bird's Eye Maple,Curly Maple,Sweet Maple,Northern Sugar Maple,Head MapleCycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Budding
Hardiness Zone:
4
Flowers:
Yellow|Green/Brown Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Soil:
Sand, Loam, Humus Enriched
Fruits:
green,yellow,brown Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow,purple,orange
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bigtooth maple should be watered twice a week. Use enough water to moisten the top few inches of the soil, but be careful not to oversaturate it. The soil should never be soggy or wet. When you water, wait until the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry before applying water again. Remember to avoid over-watering, but also don't let the soil dry out completely.
sunlight
Bigtooth maple (Acer saccharum subsp. grandidentatum) does best in warm, sunny environments, so it should receive at least 4-6 hours of full sun daily for optimal growth and development. While it tolerates partial shade, it will reward you by growing much faster when in full sun.
pruning
For Bigtooth Maple, pruning should generally be done in the late winter or early spring of the year. Pruning should involve removing crossing, dead, or diseased branches to improve the health and structure of the tree. To promote healthy growth, remove no more than 25% of the canopy at a time. Make sure to spread the pruning cuts throughout the tree. Furthermore, as the Bigtooth Maple matures, it is wise to thin out the canopy and remove broken or dead branches. Pruning should also keep in mind the natural shape of the tree and its growth habits.
