Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 40–50 ft tall | 30–40 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Form: Upright oval to rounded
• Fall Color: Consistent red to burgundy
• Lifespan: 50+ years with proper care
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun preferred for best color and canopy development
• Allow adequate space for mature width
• Deep, consistent watering during establishment years
• Mulch root zone and avoid trunk flare buria
Why John Pair Caddo Maple Works on the Front Range
• Selected from Caddo maple genetics for heat and drought tolerance• Better performance in alkaline soils than traditional sugar maples
• Excellent tolerance of wind and summer heat
• Strong structure and reliable fall color
Common Problems
• Occasional iron chlorosis in very high-pH soils
• Leaf scorch during extreme drought if under-watered
• Generally lower stress issues than other sugar maple types
Best Use Scenarios
• Residential shade tree
• Sites with higher heat and wind exposure
• Homeowners wanting a sugar maple look with improved toughness
Great Western Tree Care
Larkspur, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
9575 Spruce Mountain Rd
Larkspur, CO 80118
(720) 535-8769
Aurora, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
10730 E Bethany Dr
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 913-7749