Foliage and Bark Combine for Year-Round Appeal
Acer griseum Paperbark Maple Tree
Choice and unusual.
Exfoliating bark unveils new bark of warm orange-red.
Acer griseum is the much sought-after Paperback Maple. This is one of the finest specimen trees for the small property. Rich green leaves and exfoliating bark revealing gleaming orange-red new bark, turning green for summer before burnishing bright orange and red for autumn. An exceptional multi-season Maple!
Easy to establish, this tree eventually reaches 25 feet tall and 18 feet wide. This Acer is difficult to propagate, so supply is often limited.
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | griseum |
| Item Form | 2-Gallon |
| Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer |
| Habit | Upright |
| Plant Height | 20 ft - 30 ft |
| Plant Width | 15 ft - 25 ft |
| Additional Characteristics | Easy Care Plants, Fall Color, Variegated |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green, Mix, Orange, Red |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Heat Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Border, Fall Color, Foliage Interest, Ornamental, Specimen |
| Restrictions | Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |