Acer glabrum var. torreyi

Also Known As

Acer glabrum subsp. torreyi
Acer torreyi
Mountain Maple
Torrey Maple
Torrey's Mountain Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 6'-20'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer glabrum var. torreyi plant details

Acer glabrum var. torreyi is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer glabrum var. torreyi

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, understory

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer glabrum var. torreyi

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small maple with a limited range to the extreme Western US, this particular subspecies extremely limited to Northern California. Mostly a small, understory tree in the wild, this prefers cool, shady conditions, and has decent fall color. Some forms of the species are zone 5 hardy, this one is probably a bit more tender.