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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 3–7Type TreeClimate Temperate
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — Fall foliage is a striking red-orange

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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 minimal
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) — This hardy species typically reaches 10-20 feet in height and spreads 8-15 feet wide; bright green foliage emerges, image 68
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — making it ideal for understory planting and woodland edges
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — developing into winged seeds; attractive clusters of greenish-yellow flowers dangle from the branches, image 81
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — This hardy species typically reaches 10-20 feet in height and spreads 8-15 feet wide
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — and thrive in full sun to partial shade; and occasionally reds in the fall
Mountain Maple (Acer Spicatum) — bright green foliage emerges; typically reaching a height of 10 to 20 feet with a similar spread, image 77
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