Native Plant Species Finder Tool

Part of EcoRestore Utah

Rocky mountain maple
Photo Credit to: Thayne Tuason

Rocky Mountain Maple
Acer Glabrum

Plant type: Shrub, Tree
Growing Season: Warm
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: No information found

Soil & Plant Characteristics

Acceptable Soil Types: Loam, Silt, Sand, Gravel
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Acidic
Max Plant Height (in ft): 30
First Bloom: April
Last Bloom: July
Flower Color: Green

Location

Minimum Elevation (in ft): 5000
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 12700
Counties: Beaver, Boxelder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Saltlake, Sanjuan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber

Reproduction and Growth

Growth Rate: Rapid
Germination Overall: Low
Germination Rate: No information found
Germination Requirements: Cold stratification
Reproduction: Moderate
Establishment: Low

Ecological

Best Suited For These Conditions: Low Light, Fire, Disturbance, Wetland, Riparian
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Pollinator habitat, Big Game habitat, Songbird habitat, Upland Game habitat, Erosion control, Drought resilience, Bumblebee habitat