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Species: Acer griseum

(ay'ser gris'ee-um)

Acer griseum

Paperbark Maple

Found on Course Walks

Maples, Beeches and Others

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree < 30 feet

20' - 30' (equal spread)

Deciduous

oval to rounded small tree

full sun to part-shade; slow growth rate; does not withstand urban stress

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

dark bluish green leaves turn brilliant red in fall; rich cinnamon red/brown exfoliating bark - beautiful in winter

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

relatively maintenance free; suffers from drought and compaction

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

transplant B & B or from container in spring; not widely available - difficult to propagate and root, poor seed quality, native to China.

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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