John Pair Caddo Maple

John Pair Caddo maple is a heat- and drought-tolerant shade tree valued for its strong structure, dark green summer foliage, and vibrant red fall color. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, offering dependable shade and long-term durability when planted in appropriate conditions.

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• Residential shade tree
• Sites with higher heat and wind exposure
• Homeowners wanting a sugar maple look with improved toughness