INFERNO® SUGAR MAPLE

INFERNO® SUGAR MAPLE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

• Recommended Soil:
• Inferno® Sugar Maple performs best in rich, fertile, well-drained soil with good organic matter.
• It is adaptable to a range of soil pH conditions, but avoid severely compacted ground whenever possible.
• Consistent soil moisture is important, particularly during establishment and extended periods of summer heat.
• Good drainage remains important even though the tree prefers evenly moist growing conditions.
• Sun Exposure:
• Full sun is recommended for strong growth, dense foliage, and the best autumn color.
• Choose an open location with plenty of room for the developing canopy.
• A sheltered site can help protect this cold-hardy maple from harsh exposure and drying winds.
• Avoid locations where nearby structures or larger trees will significantly restrict sunlight.
• Irrigation Needs:
• Water deeply and consistently while establishing to encourage a strong root system.
• Keep soil from becoming excessively dry during prolonged summer heat or drought.
• Deep, occasional watering is generally preferable to frequent shallow irrigation once established.
• A layer of organic mulch over the root zone can help conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures.
• Feeding & Nutrients:
• Healthy, fertile soil generally provides the nutrients needed for dependable growth.
• Use a soil test before applying fertilizer if foliage color or annual growth suggests a nutrient deficiency.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage soft, overly vigorous growth rather than balanced development.
• Maintaining organic matter and healthy soil structure is more valuable than routine heavy feeding.
• Pruning & Maintenance:
• Inferno® is relatively low maintenance and typically requires only selective structural pruning.
• Prune during summer after the leaves have fully developed to reduce the likelihood of excessive sap flow.
• Remove dead, damaged, crossing, or poorly positioned branches as needed to maintain a strong framework.
• Give the tree adequate growing room so its natural upright, rounded form can develop without severe corrective pruning.

Family: Sapindaceae / Aceraceae · Common Name: Maple

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• A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
• Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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Growing and Maintenance Tips for Acer

Maple Trees are easy to grow, and adapt well to most conditions.

• Plant large shade Maple Trees in full sun
• Plant Japanese Maple trees in morning shade or sun and evening shade
• Water daily until established, than as needed.
• Prefers moist, well draining soil.
• Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.

Acer Interesting Notes

Interesting Notes About INFERNO® SUGAR MAPLE

• Jeffries Started the Fire: Inferno® was introduced by Jeffries Nurseries as a selected form of sugar maple, chosen specifically for its combination of winter hardiness, attractive form, and fiery orange-red autumn color.
• Canada's Sweetheart: Sugar maple is the species most closely associated with traditional maple syrup production, and its leaf is famously featured on the Canadian flag. Inferno® carries that same iconic species heritage into the landscape.
• Slow and Steady Wins the Canopy: Inferno® is considered a slow-growing tree, making it a patient investment for gardeners looking for a long-lived shade tree rather than a landscape that changes overnight.
• Those Helicopters Have a Name: The winged fruits produced by sugar maples are called samaras. They mature later in the growing season and spin through the air as they fall, giving maple seeds their unmistakable little helicopter routine.
• Fall Color Has a Chemistry Set: Sugar maple leaves contain pigments that can produce spectacular combinations of yellow, orange, and red. Weather, sunlight, moisture, and temperature all influence how intensely those autumn colors develop from year to year.