Unity Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum 'Jefcan'

All burlap and basket trees are 450+ lbs and will require heavy equipment to move.

The first Canadian sugar maple cultivar selected for the cold prairie climates. A third generation seedling from northern Minnesota, this slow to medium growing tree has excellent resistance to frost cracking with attractive green leaves that turn yellow to orange-red in the fall. A great tree for colder climates. Sap of this tree is edible.

Foliage

Fall Colour

Orange, Red

Leaf Features

Bark & Branches

Maximum Height

40ft
12m

Maximum Spread

25ft
8m

Shape

Hardiness Zone

3

Special Characteristics

Slow Growing
Frost Cracking Resistant

The first Canadian sugar maple cultivar selected for the cold prairie climates. A third generation seedling from northern Minnesota, this slow to medium growing tree has excellent resistance to frost cracking with attractive green leaves that turn yellow to orange-red in the fall. A great tree for colder climates. Sap of this tree is edible.