Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Acer glabrum var. douglasii is a species of maple native from Western Alaska south to Washington and Idaho. It is a small tree growing to 10 meters tall, with a trunk up to 20-30 centimeters in diameter. The flowers are produced in corymbs of five to ten, yellowish-green, at the same time as the new leaves in spring. The fruit is a winged seed. These develop in pairs at an angle of less than 45 when mature.

Plant type

Tree

Size

20 - 33 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

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Color

Green, Yellow

Flowering season

Spring

Water

Moderate

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.