Arkansas Tree Database
Paperbark Maple
Paperbark Maple
Scientific name:
Acer Griseum
Size:
40' tall
Leaves:
opposite, trifoliate (three leaflets), 3"-6" long, coarsely toothed
Flowers:
inconspicuous
Fruit:
winged nutlets in pairs
Fall Interest:
orange to maroon; deciduous
Culture:
sun to partial sun; moist, acidic, well-drained soil
Disease/Insect:
Use:
slow-growing specimen, understory tree, woodland garden, bonsai
Cultivars:
Notes:
attractive cinnamon-colored peeling bark; native to China
Resources:
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