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].

General Uses: The leaves are packed around apples, rootcrops etc to help preserve them[18, 20]. The bark contains tannins, but the report does not say in what quantity[223]. The trees have an extensive root system that can be used to bind the soil. They are often grown on banks in order to prevent soil erosion[226]. The wood is close-grained, soft and light, weighing 33lb per cubic foot[82, 235].

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