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Acer griseum (Paperbark maple)

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Botanical Name: Acer griseum AY-sir GRIS-ee-um

Common Name: Paperbark maple Genus: Acer

This slow-growing understory tree has highly ornamental, peeling orange-cinnamon bark. Its dark green, three-lobed leaves turn a brilliant orange-red in autumn.
Noteworthy characteristics: One of the best small ornamental trees, paperbark maple has small yellow flowers in spring, great fall foliage color, picturesque peeling park, and a stately habit.
Care: Best in moist, well-drained soil in sun to part shade.
Propagation: Sow fresh seeds in a container, or graft cuttings in late winter.
Problems: Aphids, scale and caterpillars. Mites can cause leaf spot gall. Fungal leaf spots and root rots are common.

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Height	15 ft. to 30 ft.
Spread	15 ft. to 30 ft.
Growth Pace	Slow Grower
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Medium Moisture
Characteristics	Interesting Bark; Showy Fall Foliage
Bloom Time	Early Spring; Spring
Flower Color	Yellow Flower
Uses	Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style	Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest	Winter Interest, Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type	Trees

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posted by Radcliffe60
3/7/2011
Region: Southeast
Zone: 6

I bought 3 young acer griseum saplings of about 3 ft at my local arboretum plant sale about 15 years ago. they are now about 15 Ft tall and in a mixed tree and shrub bed. There have been no deer munching, no insect trouble or other attacks. The bark is glorious all year long and the fall color is excellent. My water table is high in the winter and spring and they are unaffected, They are elegant and easy, I prune to shape when I think about it which they tolerate. I recommend themwithout reservation.

posted by wrsle
4/22/2008
Region: Midwest
Zone: 5

I bought a larger one and the following year I purchased a smaller one just because everyone noticed it and always asked what kind of tree it was. Both are planted in gardens with ornamental trees and bushes around them. The birds love them also.

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