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Rocky Mountain Maple (Acer glabrum) is one of our native maples found all over the state of Utah. Although it can be grown as a single trunk tree, it is more commonly grown as a multi-stemmed small tree or large shrub. Due to its size, color, and growth habit, Rocky Mountain Maple has been used in native gardens as an alternative to Japanese Maple. This hardy plant features smooth,  green leaves that commonly turn shades of red in the fall. Inconspicuous flowers turn into U-shaped, winged "helicopter" seeds that will commonly be pink when they first mature in the summer. Rocky Mountain Maple provides wonderful long-season interest and ecological benefits to large garden beds, woodland, and shade plantings.  Although Rocky Mountain Maple is tolerant of a range of conditions, in valley areas it will perform best when grown in partial shade with regular supplemental moisture. 
Photo Credit: Matt Lavin and Chris Light