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Acer spicatum

Mountain Maple

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

3 - 9m

Width:

3 - 6m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade Full Shade

pH Tolerance:

Requires acid soil (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Very Low

Flooding Tolerance:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Residential

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Verticillium wilt can be an issue, which can cause branch/ limb death and severe cases can cause tree mortality.

Management Notes

Not an urban tolerant tree due to low drought tolerance and the requirement for acidic soil.