Acer glabrum aka Rocky Mountain Maple

With a bit of knowledge and dedication, you can successfully care for Rocky Mountain Maple, making it a rewarding choice for those seeking a moderate challenge.

Rocky Mountain Maple should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

If you're planting Rocky Mountain Maple, you need to make sure you use a potting soil that can retain moisture. While the soil should still be able to drain well, it should contain plenty of organic matter like coco coir or sphagnum moss to help it stay moist and nourish the roots of your plants. This is especially important since California Mountain Maple is especially sensitive to dry soil. You can also add other amendments, such as compost, to help retain moisture and provide extra nutrients to your plants. Be sure to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy, throughout the growing season. With the right soil and proper care, your Rocky Mountain Maple will thrive!

To ensure optimal growth, the Rocky Mountain Maple prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

The Rocky Mountain Maple is known for its slow growth and doesn't require fertilizing beyond its potting soil. Replacing the soil in its pot once a year should offer it sufficient nutrition. It's essential to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not from fertilizers.

New growth will sprout from the top of the plant as it grows upwards.

Rocky Mountain Maple’s native range is Western N. America - Alaska to California, west to New Mexico.