They are one of the most loved deciduous trees for their beautiful fall leaves. Interestingly, most varieties are not native to Utah. If you have a maple tree in your yard, you may have noticed it struggling a bit. Norway Maples are overplanted here in Utah. Do maple trees have pods? how to get rid of maple tree helicopters.

Can sugar maple trees grow in Utah?

Landscape Use: This large tree has a nice canopy form and excellent fall color. It can do well in Utah, but hasn’t been planted much in recent years. Some large specimens can be found in Logan and elsewhere. Avoid extremely hot, dry sites and very high soil pH.

Can Red maples grow in Utah?

Landscape Use: A medium-sized tree occasionally planted in Utah. Doesn’t grow as fast as silver maple, but also has weak wood. Red maple also suffers from chlorosis in high pH soils, though this may be due to manganese deficiency. Has very good fall color, with many cultivars available.