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Rocky Mountain Maple
Acer glabrum
In the United States:
Native
· also called Douglas maple, Greene's maple
Honeybees forage on Rocky Mountain maple for its plentiful early-spring pollen, essential for brood rearing, along with moderate nectar that aids in stimulating colony growth. Peak blooming aligns with April through May in temperate zones, offering a vital resource when few other plants flower. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and may need browsing protection, as it often forms multi-stemmed shrubs susceptible to deer.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | April–June |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |