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Mountain Maple

Acer Spicatum

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Overview

Acer spicatum, known as Mountain Maple, is a small deciduous tree native to North America. This hardy species typically reaches 10-20 feet in height and spreads 8-15 feet wide. It features textured, dark green leaves and clusters of showy, yellow-green flowers in spring. Fall foliage is a striking red-orange. Suited for zones 3-7, it prefers partial shade and well-drained soils, making it ideal for understory planting and woodland edges.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–7Climate Temperate
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — This hardy species typically reaches 10-20 feet in height and spreads 8-15 feet wide

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Mature height
20–35 Ft.
Mature width
15–20 Ft.

Classification

Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — Fall foliage is a striking red-orange; it features textured, dark green leaves and clusters of showy, yellow-green, image 48
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — it prefers partial shade and well-drained soils; spanning 2 to 5 inches in length, image 49
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — scientifically known as Acer spicatum; this hardy species typically reaches 10-20 feet in height and spreads 8-15, image 51
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — spanning 2 to 5 inches in length; acer spicatum, known as Mountain Maple, is a small deciduous tree native to, image 54
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — bright green foliage emerges; typically reaching a height of 10 to 20 feet with a similar spread, image 55
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — transitioning to a vibrant array of yellows; developing into winged seeds, image 56
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — Typically reaching a height of 10 to 20 feet with a similar spread; with three to five lobes and sharp, image 52
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — with three to five lobes and sharp; that mature by late summer, image 53
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — that mature by late summer; but consistent moisture will ensure optimal growth and appearance, image 60
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — and occasionally reds in the fall; tree for full or half or shade, image 57
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — slightly acidic to neutral soil; making it ideal for understory planting and woodland edges, image 61
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — developing into winged seeds; attractive clusters of greenish-yellow flowers dangle from the branches, image 59
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — attractive clusters of greenish-yellow flowers dangle from the branches; scientifically known as Acer spicatum, image 58
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — tree for full or half or shade; they are hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7 and are relatively low maintenance, requiring, image 66
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — and thrive in full sun to partial shade; and occasionally reds in the fall, image 62
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — They are hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7 and are relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal pruning; this species, image 63
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — This species tolerates a variety of soil types; it prefers partial shade and well-drained soils, image 64
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — but consistent moisture will ensure optimal growth and appearance; transitioning to a vibrant array of yellows, image 65
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — Acer spicatum, known as Mountain Maple, is a small deciduous tree native to North America; fall foliage is a, image 67
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — Fall foliage is a striking red-orange; it features textured, dark green leaves and clusters of showy, yellow-green, image 70
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — it prefers partial shade and well-drained soils; spanning 2 to 5 inches in length, image 71
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — scientifically known as Acer spicatum; this hardy species typically reaches 10-20 feet in height and spreads 8-15, image 73
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — making it ideal for understory planting and woodland edges; slightly acidic to neutral soil, image 72
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — Typically reaching a height of 10 to 20 feet with a similar spread; with three to five lobes and sharp, image 74

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