Mountain Maple (Acer spicatum): History, Identifying Characteristics & Cultivation
Botanical Classification Mountain Maple, scientifically classified as Acer spicatum, belongs to the Sapindaceae family, which includes maples, horse chestnuts, and lychees. Within the genus Acer, it is grouped in the section Macrantha, characterized by smaller maples with distinctive bark and leaf traits. The species name spicatum, derived from Latin, refers to the spiked, upright flower … Read more