Acer grandidentatum (Wasatch Maple, Bigtooth Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | grandidentatum |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Canada, Mexico and United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-37) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-35) - 20 |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Cultivation | Well drained soil with full sun, reasonably drought tolerant. |
| Habitat | The Rocky Mountains. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, thin and grey in colour, develops shallow furrows at it matures. |
| Leaf Description | Opposite, 3-5 teethed lobes, thick. Leaves turn a vibrant red and gold in autumn. |
| Flower Description | Small yellowish-green hanging clusters of flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Winged samaras. |