The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Acer saccharum subsp. grandidentatum is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
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 MapleThe bigtooth maple (Acer saccharum subsp. grandidentatum) is an amazing species of maple tree that many of us admire. It stands out with its beautiful, grand, and wavy leaves which have very distinct, sharp teeth around the edge. These leaves are a bright and vibrant green in the summer and then transition to a unique yellow, red, and orange during autumn. Its bark has a unique texture, which can range from a deep reddish-brown to greyish-white and comes in small scales that can add visual interest. In addition to its striking visual attributes, the bigtooth maple is also very hardy and highly drought tolerant. This makes it an ideal choice for a variety of landscaping and gardening projects.
Cycle:
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
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Bigtooth maple typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Acer saccharum subsp. grandidentatum is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
