— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Mountain Maple (Acer spicatum). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Mountain Maple (Acer spicatum) is a deciduous tree or shrub native to the eastern United States and Canada, ranging from Georgia and Illinois to Quebec and Wisconsin. Mountain Maple (Latin: Acer spicatum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mountain Maple is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Mountain Maple is a member native to GEO, ILL, INI, IOW, KTY, and LAB. Mountain Maple thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Mountain Maple grows best in USDA zone 3-6, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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