![]() This species is not originally from North America. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more. ![]() As it matures, the lower branches of this tree can be strategically removed to create a high enough canopy to support unobstructed human traffic underneath. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 6 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. Paperbark Maple will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a dark evergreen backdrop of the Japanese red-cedar, Cryptomeria japonica ‘Yoshino’. At my home garden, I have a 20 year-old specimen which is about 20 feet tall and wide at the end of my patio. The naked stems, branches and trunk in the winter is truly stunning. Paperbark Maple is recommended for the following landscape applications In the fall, the foliage turns brilliant shades or orange, red and yellow. It has no significant negative characteristics. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. Paperbark maple (Acer griseum) is another small maple with trifoliate leaves and ornamental bark but its fall color is not as impressive as A. It peels away in large, papery strips, creating rich textures and great beauty. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. The Paperbark Maple has bark that is a handsome cinnamon-orange color. Paperbark Maple is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. The peeling antique red bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest. The compound leaves turn outstanding shades of orange and antique red in the fall. Paperbark Maple has dark green deciduous foliage on a tree with an oval habit of growth. This species is not originally from North America.This small ornamental tree is renowned for its exfoliating (peeling) bark in cinnamon red, pink and tan, along wth good fall color an extremely high value accent tree for the winter landscape ![]() ![]() Paperbark Maple is recommended for the following landscape applications This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. The compound leaves turn outstanding shades of orange and antique red in the fall. 02 of 15 Coral Bark Maple Mike Jensen Year-round color Thats what you get with coral bark maple. This small ornamental tree is renowned for its exfoliating (peeling) bark in cinnamon red, pink and tan, along wth good fall color an extremely high value accent tree for the winter landscape ![]()
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