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    Acer glabrum var. douglasii

    Also Known As

    • Douglas Maple

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Acer glabrum var. douglasii plant details

    Acer glabrum var. douglasii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - 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 var. douglasii

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Uses: distinctive bark, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer glabrum var. douglasii

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A delightful native, similar to sometimes found growing with Vine Maple, the Douglas Maple also has brilliant fall color, its twigs and buds are red in the winter only adding to its year-round beauty, its growth can be shrubby and compact or taller and open, depending on its growing conditions; useful for brightening a native planting, in a mixed border, or as an eye-catching specimen. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Acer glabrum var. douglasii plant

    How to Grow Acer glabrum var. douglasii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - 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

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix'

    aka Acer conspicuum 'Phoenix', Phoenix Snakebark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Acer griseum

    aka Chinese Paperbark Maple, Paperbark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Acer campestre 'Carnival'

    aka Field Maple, Variegated Hedge Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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