Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Acer glabrum foliage by Forestfarm

    Photo by Forestfarm

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Acer glabrum

    Also Known As

    • Rocky Mountain Maple

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    More Options

    Acer glabrum plant details

    Acer glabrum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer glabrum

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Uses: distinctive bark, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer glabrum

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This lovely specimen native to the western United States can take on variable forms, from a 6' shrub to a 30' tree; the 3-lobed, shiny-green leaves spin gracefully on their long red stems, small yellow-green spring flowers become dainty winged seeds and in fall its foliage turns a rich shade of yellow, orange and red, the smooth gray bark is pretty in winter; a hardy soul from the upper Midwest across the Rockies to the Northwest. S-PSh/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Small multi-stemmed maple well-suited to dry, low-maintenance sites. Its broad range extends from Alaska to Southern California eastward in the mountains to Montana and south down into New Mexico. Prefers growing in places with cooler nights.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Gardening facts about Acer glabrum plant

    How to Grow Acer glabrum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    Landscape groups by tags

    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved