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Acer grandidentatum


Wasatch Maple, Bigtooth Maple




Origin:  Canada, Mexico and United States of America.
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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
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.
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