Acer glabrum (Rocky Mountain Maple)

While lacking the grandeur of the New England maples, our beautiful shrub does quite well for itself.

 

These opposite buds are found in all maples.

 

Samaras are the fruits of all maples, including Box Elder.

 

Acer glabrum female flowers may show vestigial male stamens, and male flowers may have a vestigial pistil.