Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
glabrum
ID:
514935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 2: 172 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514267



Common Names

  • Smooth Maple
  • Smooth Japanese Maple
  • Smooth Japanese-Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer barbatum Hook. [unknown]
  • Acer glabrum bicolor Pax [unknown]
  • Acer glabrum greenei A.C.Keller [unknown]
  • Acer glabrum neomexicanum (Greene) E.Murray [deprecated]
  • Acer glabrum torreyi (Greene) Smiley [unknown]
  • Acer glabrum torreyi (Greene) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer glabrum tripartitum (Nutt.) Pax [unknown]
  • Acer glabrum tripartitum (Nutt.) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer glabrum trisectum Sarg. [unknown]
  • Acer torreyi Greene [unknown]
  • Acer tripartitum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Acer glabrum monophyllum Schwer. [unknown]

Description

Acer glabrum (also called 'Rocky Mountain Maple', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is native to North America and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Acer glabrum is an ornamental tree used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and its flowers attract bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a shade tree or as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acer glabrum var. diffusum (Greene) Smiley
Acer glabrum var. douglasii (Hook.) Dippel
Acer glabrum var. neomexicanum (Greene) Kearney & Peebles
Acer glabrum var. siskiyouense A.E.Murray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer glabrum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer glabrum is a deciduous tree native to North America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Acer glabrum

Acer glabrum can be found in the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to western China.

Acer glabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer glabrum?

Acer glabrum

What is the common name of Acer glabrum?

Rocky Mountain Maple

Where is Acer glabrum native to?

North America

Species in the Acer genus

Acer acuminatum, Acer albopurpurascens, Acer amamiense, Acer amplum, Acer argutum, Acer barbinerve, Acer bornmuelleri, Acer brachystephyanum, Acer buergerianum, Acer caesium, Acer calcaratum, Acer caloneurum, Acer campbellii, Acer campestre, Acer capillipes, Acer cappadocicum, Acer carpinifolium, Acer caudatifolium, Acer caudatum, Acer chapaense, Acer chiangdaoense, Acer cinerascentiforme, Acer circinatum, Acer cissifolium, Acer confertifolium, Acer cordatum, Acer coriaceifolium, Acer coriaceum, Acer crassum, Acer crataegifolium, Acer davidii, Acer diabolicum, Acer discolor, Acer distylum, Acer duplicatoserratum, Acer elegantulum, Acer emeiense, Acer erianthum, Acer erythranthum, Acer eucalyptoides, Acer fabri, Acer fengii, Acer fenzelianum, Acer foveolatum, Acer freemanii, Acer glabrum, Acer gracilifolium, Acer granatense, Acer griseum, Acer guanense,

Species in the Sapindaceae family