Sweetheart Mexican Sugar Maple

Sweetheart Mexican Sugar Maple features attractive green leaves that provide a soft, refined texture throughout the growing season. In the fall, the foliage transforms into brilliant shades of orange, red, and yellow, creating a striking seasonal display. Its upright, slightly spreading form offers balanced structure while allowing filtered shade beneath the canopy. This variety is especially valued for its improved heat tolerance compared to traditional maples. Reaching about 30 to 40 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide at maturity, this tree develops a graceful presence that works beautifully in lawns, streetscapes, and as a focal point.

• Deciduous ornamental tree
• Green foliage with vibrant fall color
• Upright, spreading growth habit
• Moderate growth rate
• Excellent for shade, lawns, and focal points

Sweetheart Mexican Sugar Maple thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9, it delivers reliable shade and vivid seasonal color to Texas landscapes.