Paperbark Maple
Acer griseum
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | AY-ser GRIS-ee-um |
|---|---|
| Lore | The paperbark maple, like other members of the Acer genus, produces a fruiting structure called a samara, and they dangle from the branches, resembling papery wings. Most of the seed produced by the paperbark maple is sterile and will not produce unwanted seedlings, unlike that of many other maples. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 25 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Such a beautiful bark belongs close in to the house in foundation beds or nodes in the planting. Ideal for shading outdoor living spaces or as a front yard accent. Adds interest to wild settings and integrates into wetland conditions in transitions between cultivated garden and open space. Ideal for water garden setting for winter interest. Excellent bonsai subject. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Sedge (Carex); Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra); Periwinkle (Vinca) |
Provide enriched, slightly acidic well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil; does not tolerate drought. Mulch to conserve soil moisture. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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