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Rocky Mountain maple

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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Rocky Mountain maple

Rocky Mountain maple fast facts

Scientific Name

Acer glabrum

Family

Aceraceae

Garden Type

Rain Garden Appropriate, Anywhere

Wildlife

Birds

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Medium to Wet

Plant Type

Deciduous, Flowering, Perennial, Tree

Bloom Color(s)

Green, Yellow

Height

10 + feet

Width

5 – 10 feet

Months in Bloom

April, May, June

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

No
Rocky Mountain maple

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