Rocky Mountain maple Aceraceae Acer glabrum Torr. Listen to the Latin   symbol: ACGL
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Leaf: Opposite, simple or compound varying widely across its range; in the northern part of its range it is simple with 3-5 serrated lobes; in the southern part of its range has much deeper sinuses and occasionally is compound with three leaflets; green above with lighter veins, slightly paler below.
Flower: Usually Monoecious; yellow-green in small clusters.

Fruit: Two-winged samaras, one inch long, hanging in clusters and dry when mature.

Twig: Slender, pale green to red. Buds are red and pointed.

Bark: Thin, tight, smooth and gray.

Form: A small tree with slender, spreading branches and generally poor form, usually low branching
 
USDAFS Additional Silvics - USDA Plants Database
Acer glabrum is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting Rocky Mountain maple (opens a new window).

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