Many producers consider roadside trees to be above average sap producers.
The approach, however, is more like maintaining an ornamental tree rather than a forest tree. Of particular concern are pruning, fertilization, watering, and protection. A vigorous, large-crowned, roadside sugar maple. As with forest trees, pruning should be done to remove broken or badly damaged branches, and branches that interfere with activities. Use the same techniques as discussed above for pruning forest trees.