Images of the Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum)

Paperbark Maple

Acer griseum

Native to central China, this maple can grow up to 9 m tall. Its trunk is approximately 70 cm in diameter and covered in smooth red-orange bark that peels off in layers. These maples are grown throughout the United States for their beautiful bark and vibrant autumn foliage.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental, growing in full sun to part shade.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing 6-9 m tall.

Bloom Time:Early spring.

Presence in US:DC MA MD MN NY

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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