Bigtooth Maple is native to a wide range of the western U.S. at elevations from 4500-7500 feet. Our seed was collected in the Hill Country of Texas, southwest of Austin. In the wild it often grows as a shrub, but under cultivation it can be formed into a small tree, usually topping out at about 20 feet tall. This is a sturdy tree, with a stout trunk and a wide rounded crown. The large leaves have 3 to 5 lobes, and are dark green on top, with pale fuzzy undersides. In the fall they turn blazing shades of red, orange and yellow before falling. Often found growing in shady canyons, this tree is happiest in moist soils with good drainage and some protection from fierce afternoon sun. It is quite deer resistant.
Acer grandidentatum (Bigtooth Maple)
Acer grandidentatum
Bigtooth Maple, Big-toothed Maple, Uvalde Bigtooth Maple, Southwestern Bigtooth Maple, Canyon Maple, Sabinal Maple, Western Sugar Maple
Bigtooth Maple is native to a wide range of the western U.S. at elevations from 4500-7500 feet. Our seed was collected in the Hill Country of Texas, southwest of Austin. In the wild it often grows as a shrub, but under cultivation it can be formed into a small tree, usually topping out at about 20 feet tall. This is a sturdy tree, with a stout trunk and a wide rounded crown. The large leaves have 3 to 5 lobes, and are dark green on top, with pale fuzzy undersides. In the fall they turn blazing shades of red, orange and yellow before falling. Often found growing in shady canyons, this tree is happiest in moist soils with good drainage and some protection from fierce afternoon sun. It is quite deer resistant.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Mid Spring, Late Spring |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 20' (ft) |
| Spread | 20' (ft) |
| Spacing | 20' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Deer, Salt |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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