Slate Street Maple

Slate Street maple is a hardy, upright shade tree valued for its narrow form, strong structure, and tolerance of urban conditions. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, making it a good choice for streets, parkways, and tighter spaces where durability and vertical growth are needed.

• 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

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

• 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

• Leaf scorch during extended heat or drought
• Surface roots if irrigation is shallow
• Dense canopy may limit turf growth beneath

• Street trees and municipal plantings
• Large residential yards
• Wind-exposed Front Range sites needing tough shade trees