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  8. Acer Ser. Saccharodendron
  9. Bigtooth Maple

species 7,146 observations

Bigtooth Maple

Acer grandidentatum

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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132 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Caloptilia acerifoliella, Cameraria superimposita, Phyllonorycter pernivalis, Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth 89
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Red-headed Ash Borer, Banded Ash Borer, Banded Alder Borer, Pigeon Horntail 7
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Arizona Gray Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel, American Beaver, White-tailed Deer 30
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Anna's Hummingbird 6

Children

  • Bigtooth Maple
  • Canyon Maple

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Medium
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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