Tree ID: 16
Height: 14'
Diameter: 4
Latin Name:
Acer griseum
Common Name:
Paperbark Maple
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Description:
The paperbark maple has many positive traits. The attractive foliage is a medium-green to blue-green, and the burgundy-red, exfoliating bark provides a level of winter interest that is almost unmatched. Tolerant of poor soils and urban conditions, it grows slowly to reach approximately 30 feet in height. Paperbark Maple has no significant disease or insect problems.
Acer Griseum is hardier and more amenable to those tough urban conditions than the commonly used Japanese Maples. You can also use it as a specimen, a corner accent, in groupings, or in front of a light-colored hardscape such as a stone wall. The Paperbark Maple’s bark is especially eye-catching after a fresh snowfall, so situate it where it can be appreciated in the winter landscape.
E. H. Wilson imported this tree into England from China in 1899. The Arnold Arboretum introduced it into the United States shortly thereafter. In 1999, Scott Carver donated and planted a Paperbark Maple near the parking area at Seven Gables that has become a very nice, low-branching specimen.
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