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Native Bigtooth Maple
Acer grandidentatum
Native Bigtooth Maple
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Typically a small multi-stemmed tree that grows to be rounded. Native to the Rocky Mountains, prefers well-drained soil, like sand or loam. Orange to pink-red fall color. Flowers are yellow-green followed by samaras that mature in fall. Rare in large numbers as it's not commercially produced in large numbers
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Good fall color.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Does well at higher elevations.
Quick answers
How big does Native Bigtooth Maple get?
About 30' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Native Bigtooth Maple need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Native Bigtooth Maple need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Native Bigtooth Maple grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Native Bigtooth Maple in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Native Bigtooth Maple wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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