Mountain maple

Mountain maple (Acer spicatum)

Mountain maple, also known as Mountain Maple, Moose Maple

Mountain maple (Acer spicatum) typically thrives in the mountainous areas of eastern North America. Its bark is a favored snack for animals like deer, moose, and rabbits. Additionally, the tree's sap can be tapped to produce maple syrup, and its tannins have historically been utilized in leather tanning.

Key Facts About Mountain maple

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Attributes of Mountain maple

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Height
3 m to 8 m
Spread
3 m to 6 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green

Scientific Classification of Mountain maple

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Sapindales
Family
Soapberry
Genus
Maples
Species
Mountain maple