Rocky Mountain Maple
Acer glabrum
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Aceraceae
Plant Description: Small, multi-stemmed, deciduous tree native to the western United States. Coarsely toothed 5-lobed leaves turn yellow, orange, or red in the fall. Miniscule green flowers give way to winged seeds. Red branches and stems provide winter interest. Tolerant of a wide range of soils. Tolerant of drought once established.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 10-30' tall and wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Green, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Full Shade (0-4 hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Waterwise Woodlands
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
