Rogers Trees and Shrubs - Acer glabrum Tree


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Acer glabrum. Click a photo to enlarge it. back to list

synonyms: Dwarf Maple, Rock Maple

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tree/shrub type: Broad leaved trees and shrubs

foliage: Deciduous

size: Smaller garden trees (up to 10m)

leaf type: Palmate

types of fruit: Trees and shrubs with keys

flowering period: Spring

leaf colour: Leaves green

growing conditions: Frost tolerant plants USDA zone 7 to -10°F or -22°C

Acer glabrum Torr. Rock Maple or Dwarf Maple Native to western N. America, where it is found by mountain streams at altitudes of l500-l800m (5000-6000ft). Grows to 9-l2m (30-40ft) but is often rather smaller and shrubby in cultivation. Flowers open in late April, male and female flowers usually on separate trees. Fruits) have down curved wings 2.5cm (1in) long. Leaves are 3-or 5-lobed and may even be split into 3 leaflets. Z5.

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