Acer spicatum Mountain maple (Aceraceae) Deciduous tree

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Acer spicatum
Mountain maple
Deciduous tree
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The Acer spicatum plant species is found in Northeastern N. America - Saskatchewan to Labrador, south to Wisconsin and Georgia. It is a member of the Aceraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mountain maple.

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Latin Name:  Acer spicatum
Common Name:  Mountain maple
Family:  Aceraceae
Author:  Lam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Deep rich moist soils in cool habitats such as the edges of mountain streams, ravines or woodlands[229].

Cultivation Notes: Of easy cultivation, it prefers a sunny position and a good moist well-drained soil but succeeds on most soils, especially those on the acid side, and dislikes alkaline soils[182]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Plants are hardy to about -35°c when fully dormant. The lower branches of trees often self-layer, the trees then forming an impenetrable thicket[226]. Most maples are bad companion plants, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants[18, 20].

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