Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 20–25 ft tall | 15–20 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Form: Compact, rounded to oval
• Fall Color: Bright red to orange-red
• Lifespan: 40+ years with proper care
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun to partial shade
• Allow room for mature width; avoid tight confinement
• Deep, infrequent watering once established
• Minimal pruning required; maintain natural form
Why Rocky Mountain Glow Maple Works on the Front Range
• Selected specifically for Colorado and High Plains conditions
• Excellent cold, wind, and drought tolerance
• Handles alkaline soils better than most maples
• Reliable fall color with minimal maintenance
Common Problems
• Occasional leaf scorch during extreme heat
• Minor chlorosis possible in very high-pH soils
• Generally very low pest and disease pressure
Best Use Scenarios
• Small to medium residential yards
• Windy or exposed Front Range sites
• Under utility lines or near structures
• Low-maintenance landscapes
Great Western Tree Care
Larkspur, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
9575 Spruce Mountain Rd
Larkspur, CO 80118
(720) 535-8769
Aurora, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
10730 E Bethany Dr
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 913-7749