Sugar Maple ‘Bailsta’ FALL FIESTA
Arbor walk #87
‘Bilsta’ is a native cultivar to the Missouri native Sugar Maple. It can grow to 50′ tall by 40′ wide. Fall leaf color is a mix of yellows, oranges, and red. Maples are famous for their sweet sap for syrup, their good shade, and their presence on the Canadian flag.
| Name | Sugar Maple ‘Bailsta’ |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Acer saccharum ‘Bailsta’ |
| Type | Native Cultivar |
| Diameter | 4 1/2″ caliper |
| Color of Leaf | The 5 lobed leaves are dark green in summer, changing to yellow, orange and red in fall. |
| Shape of Leaf | Simple leaves in pairs (opposite); 3 to 6 inches long. |
| Color of Flower | Pale yellow |
| Shape of Flower | Small, pendulous clusters |
| Fruit Characteristics | Fruit are winged seeds in pairs (samaras); 1 inch long. |
| Bark Characteristics | Gray brown and deeply furrowed |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |