Common Name: Bigtooth Maple (Canyon Maple) Latin Name: Acer grandidentatum Tree Size: Medium Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Partial to heavy shade, drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color Features: Orange, red, or yellow fall color. Comments: Hill Country native. Good for moist, well-drained limestone soils; handles shady sites. Problems: Salt-sensitive; prune for a central leader. Firewise: Yes

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