Rocky Mountain Maple Seeds – Acer glabrum | Douglas Maple | Native Tree for Canada & US West

Product Overview
Acer glabrum, commonly known as Rocky Mountain Maple, Dwarf Maple, Douglas Maple, or New Mexico Maple. This listing includes 10 viable seeds per package. Hundredfold is a Canadian trademark.

Botanical Information

• Botanical Name: Acer glabrum

• Name Meaning: Glabrum means "smooth, without hair," referring to the plant's smooth stems and leaves

• Common Names: Rocky Mountain Maple, Dwarf Maple, Douglas Maple, New Mexico Maple, Rock Maple

Hardiness & Growth

• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 (suitable for cold climates)

• Mature Height: Up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) when single-stemmed

• Typical Form: Most often occurs as a multi-stemmed shrub reaching 5 to 6.5 feet (1.5–2 meters) tall, though a single dominant stem is possible

• Growth Habit: Small deciduous tree or large shrub

Native Range & Habitat
Native to western North America, from southeastern Alaska south to northern California, and eastward through British Columbia, Alberta, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Naturally found along streams and other moist sites.

Ecological Value

• Important for watershed cover and erosion control

• Provides browsing forage for wildlife and domestic animals

• Seeds are food for birds and small mammals

• Useful for native habitat restoration and riparian planting projects

Landscape Uses

• Front yard and backyard specimen planting

• Open field and naturalized area planting

• Riparian buffers and stream bank stabilization

• Wildlife gardens and native plant landscapes

• Cold-climate gardens (USDA Zone 4 and warmer)

Seed Preparation & Germination
Seeds require cold stratification to break dormancy. Recommended method:

1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours

2. Mix with moist sand or peat moss in a sealed container or plastic bag

3. Refrigerate at 2–5°C (35–40°F) for 60–90 days

4. After stratification, sow seeds ¼ inch deep in well-draining soil

5. Keep soil consistently moist; germination typically occurs in spring

What You Receive

• 10 seeds of Acer glabrum (Rocky Mountain Maple)

• Sealed in a labeled, moisture-resistant packet

Packaging
Seeds packaged with species name and basic growing information included.