Acer grandidentatum
Bigtooth Maple
Acer grandidentatum, bigtooth maple, is a fast-growing small deciduous tree. It is relatively drought tolerant and has medium or low water needs. It has a spreading, rounded canopy with colorful fall foliage color.
Susceptible to Aphids, Armillaria, Root Rot and Verticillium.
We had great germination with fresh seed sown outside in a hoop house exposed to cold temperatures. We had very poor germination with 3 month old seed put through cold stratification in refrigerator. Seedlings are moderately fast growing, but suffer from high boron and sodium water.