Sugar maple tree named `Bailsta`

Abstract

A new cultivar of Sugar Maple tree (i.e., Acer saccharum) is provided that exhibits beautiful thick leathery glossy deep green leaves. The leaf bases also tend to be more truncate than those typical of Acer saccharum. The leaves possess a waxy upper surface. The tree is a vigorous grower and exhibits superior performance when exposed to summer heat and wind. Accordingly, good resistance to leaf tatter that is common in Sugar Maple trees is exhibited. The branching habit is substantially symmetrical. Attractive fall leaf coloration in shades of yellow, orange and red generally is exhibited. Also, the winter hardiness is good. The new cultivar is well suited for growing in the landscape as an attractive ornamental shade tree.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Acer saccharum having the following combination of characteristics: (a) possesses a more vigorous growth habit than is typical for Acer saccharum,   (b) forms glossy leathery deep-lobed deep green leaves having a waxy upper surface and wavy margins which tend to be more truncated than is typical for Acer saccharum,   (c) exhibits superior performance when exposed to summer heat and wind,   (d) possesses an upright mounded substantially symmetrical branching habit,   (e) possesses good winter hardiness, and   (f) generally forms attractive fall leaf coloration; substantially as illustrated and described.