Acer glabrum Rock maple (Aceraceae) Deciduous tree

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Acer glabrum
Rock maple
Deciduous tree
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The Acer glabrum plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to California, west to New Mexico. It is a member of the Aceraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rock maple.

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Latin Name:  Acer glabrum
Common Name:  Rock maple
Family:  Aceraceae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Edges of mountain streams, on rocks and in coniferous woods, 1500 - 2000 metres[82, 184].

Cultivation Notes: Of easy cultivation, it succeeds in any soil, preferring a good moist well-drained soil[11]. Prefers a sunny position but tolerates some shade[11, 200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Chlorosis can sometimes develop as a result of iron deficiency when the plants are grown in alkaline soils, but in general maples are not fussy as to soil pH. Hardy to about -25°c[184]. This species grows well at Kew, a specimen was 12 metres tall in 1967[11]. The tree is almost fastigiate[11]. Most maples are bad companion plants, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants[18, 20]. Trees are usually dioeciious. Male and female trees must be grown if seed is required[226].

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