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Rocky Mountain maple is a small, rather delicate-looking tree, with opposite, ascending to erect branches, rounded twigs, and a narrow crown. Rocky Mountain maple occurs on wetlands, streambanks, canyons, and upland mountain slopes. At maturity, it can exceed 25 feet high. Flowers are greenish-yellow, appearing early in the spring in small clusters. Description from Utah State University
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