Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

Description

Type: Tree
Family: Sapindaceae
Native Range: Eastern North America
Height: 40.00 to 80.00 feet
Spread: 30.00 to 60.00 feet
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Suggested Use: Shade Tree, Park Tree
Leaf: Good Fall
Tolerate: Heavy Shade
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Jess Underwood
Finance & Operations Director

After 17 years in the non-profit and public sector, Jess remains committed to mission-driven work that tackles the challenges facing our communities. Their career began with a year of service as an Americorps St. Louis Emergency Response team member, responding to natural disasters and performing conservation projects. That foundation of service led to roles supporting the arts, affordable housing, mental health, and grassroots housing advocacy in St. Louis. During this journey Jess has worked to center the value “nothing about us, without us.” They do their best to ensure that the voices of people who have been marginalized guide the strategy and execution of work that honors their lived experiences. When they aren’t working, Jess is out paddling, hiking, working in their garden, or building something.