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.