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Bigtooth Maple

Acer Grandidentatum

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Overview

The Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum) is a North American native, renowned for its impressive fall color display, showcasing shades from golden-yellow to vibrant red. This medium-sized deciduous tree matures at 20 to 50 feet in height, with a canopy spread of 20 to 35 feet. Hardy in Zones 4–8, it prefers well-drained soils and full to partial sun exposure. A versatile choice for focal points or naturalized areas in landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, Low, MediumZones 3–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — making it suited to a variety of temperate climates.<br><br>A moderate grower
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — Its most notable feature is the deeply lobed leaves, which resemble those of the sugar mapleBigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — an alluring deciduous tree native to North America; the Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum)Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — showcasing shades from golden-yellow to vibrant redBigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — A versatile choice for focal points or naturalized areas in landscape designs; a striking focal point when planted aloneBigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — This medium-sized deciduous tree matures at 20 to 50 feet in height, with a canopy spread of 20 to 35 feetBigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — Often found in the wild at elevations of 4,000 to 7,500 feet; green flowers in the garden+54

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
33–50 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — making it suited to a variety of temperate climates.<br><br>A moderate grower
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — Its most notable feature is the deeply lobed leaves, which resemble those of the sugar maple
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — an alluring deciduous tree native to North America; the Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum)
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — showcasing shades from golden-yellow to vibrant red
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — A versatile choice for focal points or naturalized areas in landscape designs; a striking focal point when planted alone
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — This medium-sized deciduous tree matures at 20 to 50 feet in height, with a canopy spread of 20 to 35 feet
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — Often found in the wild at elevations of 4,000 to 7,500 feet; green flowers in the garden
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — an alluring deciduous tree native to North America
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — tree with green blooms
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — This medium-sized deciduous tree matures at 20 to 50 feet in height, with a canopy spread of 20 to 35 feet; renowned for
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — this resilient species thrives in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 8
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — The Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum)
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — The Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum) is a North American native
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — These leaves transition from a lush green in the spring and summer to a spectacular array of reds
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — The Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum) is a North American native; this medium-sized deciduous tree matures at 20 to
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — It is also known for its low maintenance requirements
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — Integration of the Bigtooth Maple within the landscape invites a broad range of bird species
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — Hardy in Zones 4‚Äì8, it prefers well-drained soils and full to partial sun exposure
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — providing a breathtaking seasonal display.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — providing a breathtaking seasonal display.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade; often found in the wild at
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — this resilient species thrives in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 8; hardy in Zones 4‚Äì8, it prefers well-drained
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — Integration of the Bigtooth Maple within the landscape invites a broad range of bird species; an alluring deciduous tree
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — Often found in the wild at elevations of 4,000 to 7,500 feet
Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — renowned for its impressive fall color display; this resilient species thrives in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 8
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