Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 40–50 ft tall | 30–40 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Form: Upright oval with strong branch structure
• Fall Color: Yellow to orange-yellow
• Lifespan: 50+ years with proper care
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun to partial shade
• Requires adequate soil volume for long-term success
• Deep, consistent watering during establishment
• Avoid shallow irrigation to reduce surface rooting
Why The Slate Stree Maple Works on the Front Range
• Selected for durability and uniform street-tree performance
• Tolerates wind, cold, and urban stress well
• Strong branch attachment reduces storm damage risk
• Reliable performer in parkways and residential settings
Common Problems
• Leaf scorch during extended heat or drought
• Surface roots if irrigation is shallow
• Dense canopy may limit turf growth beneath
Best Use Scenarios
• Street trees and municipal plantings
• Large residential yards
• Wind-exposed Front Range sites needing tough shade trees
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