Species: Acer griseum

(ay'ser gris'ee-um)

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

Cultivars

'Cinnamon Flake', 'Gingerbread', 'Molly Fordham'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet

Height: 20' - 30' (equal spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: oval to rounded small tree

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

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

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

Moisture Tolerance: 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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