12/27/2023 0 Comments Paperbark maple multi stemIts leaves are plain jane during the summer but erupt into a magnificent array of colors in the fall. The leaves consist of three lobes that sort of resemble poison ivy to me (remember the saying, leaves of 3, leave them be). The leaves of Acer griseum are a bit different from the typical red or sugar maple as well. Another noteworthy characteristic of this species is that it tends to cast dappled shade so ornamentals can be grown underneath…this is very different from the dense shade that a red maple or sugar maple cast. The bark peels off in curious thin, curly strips…in fact it’s hard to resist peeling the bark as you pass it by. It is particularly breathtaking when viewed against a snowy backdrop. ![]() Paperbark Maple is grown primarily for its beautiful, cinnamon colored exfoliating bark that is best noticed when the tree is bare in the winter. This fits the bill for all of the Mid-Atlantic gardening region. Acer griseum is native to China and is hardy in Zones 4-8. Most gardeners enjoy tending their landscape so once it is established, it can fare quite well in most gardens. This immediately rules it out for streetscape plantings where the trees are planted in those tiny little tree wells in the middle of a concrete jungle. If it is planted in a particularly droughty area of the landscape, it will most certainly languish. Paperbark Maple is often sold as a multi-stemmed tree but single leaders are available as well.Īcer griseum prefers moist, well-drained soil but will tolerate less. In a residential setting, this tree can be used as a specimen or in front of evergreens to show off its beautiful bark. In commercial settings, this plant would perform brilliantly in a courtyard where a more typical maple would overpower the space. It is a slow grower so it will take many years to reach its ultimate size. Paperbark Maple is a delightful small tree that reaches 20′-30′ tall by 15′-25′ wide at maturity. In Monday’s Did You Know? post, I mentioned the Paperbark Maple ( Acer griseum) and I promised that we’d look at it further in future posts.
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