Acer glabrum

Also Known As

Rocky Mountain Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

4a-9b

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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

Garden photo gallery of Acer glabrum

Photo of Acer glabrum foliage by Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

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