Mountain West maple with brilliant orange-red fall color and rugged drought tolerance.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Apr to May
- USDA Zones
- 4-8
- Sun
- Full Sun or Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 15-25'
- Bloom Colors
- Green
♣ Native Species
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About This Name
Acer grandidentatum is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Bigtooth Maple unambiguously. The genus Acer places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Bigtooth Maple, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Acer grandidentatum will give you the most precise results.