mountain maple

Also known as: spike-flowered maple

A small, deciduous shrubby tree to about 6-8m tall, with a short trunk and downy shoots. Long, pointed 3-5 lobed mid-green leaves turn brilliant red and yellow in autumn. Dense greenish-yellow flowers in slender upright panicles in early summer are followed by slender racemes of red winged fruits

Scientific classification

Species: mountain maple (Acer spicatum)
Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of mountain maple

Distribution map

Eastern Northern America

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Culture

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Quick identification of mountain maple

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mountain maple care guide

Deep infrequent watering, keep root zone damp not saturated all season long
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep infrequent watering, keep root zone damp not saturated all season long

Fertilizing

Slow-release tree fertilizer applied once annually in early spring months

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. If needed, Prune only from late autumn to midwinter.