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Acer spicatum

mountain maple

The mountain maple is a small tree with broad leaves that turn yellow-to-read in the fall. One of the maples that can be tapped to make maple syrup, this tree is better off sited in a shady spot.

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Height: 12-25 ft
Spread: 7-10 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: Green

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Additional Attributes
• Dioecious (fruits only on female plants)
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Massing
• Rain Garden
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage
• Multi Color Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


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Dan Jaffe Wilder (c) Dan Jaffe Wilder
Dan Jaffe Wilder (c) Dan Jaffe Wilder
Dan Jaffe Wilder (c) Dan Jaffe Wilder
Dan Jaffe Wilder (c) Dan Jaffe Wilder
Acer spicatum - mountain maple from Native Plant Trust
Photo by Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust