Acer griseum
Common Name: "Paperbark maple"
Type: Deciduous tree Family: Sapindaceae Hardiness Zone: 6-9 Sunlight: Full sun to part shade Exposure: Sheltered Soil: Most soil types Moisture: Well-drained, moist Plant Height x Width: Slow growth to 30' x 30' Leaf: 3 palmate leaves emerge reddish and quickly turn green, fall colour is reddish-orange Flower: Yellow pendant flowers Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Lightly prune before bud break as needed, make sure to sterilize tools before and after pruning Landscape use: Grown for its highly ornamental peeling, orange-red bark. Excellent small tree for small properties. Deserves a location where its ornamental features can be appreciated (near a deck or patio). Appropriate as an understory tree in a woodland garden or as a specimen in many locations around the home. Popular bonsai subject, particularly in Europe Pest and Disease: No serious problems Native Range: Central China Planting Instructions: Plant where sun can shine through bark to make a more striking appearance Propagation: Seed is 95% unviable, juvenile cuttings are more likely to root than older ones |