Acer grandidentatum
Wasatch Maple, Bigtooth Maple
Family |
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus |
Acer |
Species |
grandidentatum |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
1a - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-37) - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
(-35) - 20 |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Cultivation |
Well drained soil with full sun, reasonably drought tolerant. |
Habitat |
The Rocky Mountains. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Smooth, thin and grey in colour, develops shallow furrows at it matures. |
Leaf Description |
Opposite, 3-5 teethed lobes, thick. Leaves turn a vibrant red and gold in autumn. |
Flower Description |
Small yellowish-green hanging clusters of flowers. |
Fruit Description |
Winged samaras. |