Paperbark Maple
Planted 1984
The Paperbark maple is a moderate water-use tree. The trifoliate leaves are normally a dark green to bluish green color and in the fall they turn bright red. The seeds are double samaras that persist through the winter. The exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark peels in thin translucent sheets and is a strong ornamental feature.
![Paperbark Maple](/botanicalcenter/images/paperbark-maple.png)
![up close image of Paperbark Maple leaf](/botanicalcenter/images/paperbark-maple-leaf.png)
![Close up of Paperbark Maple bark](/botanicalcenter/images/paperbark-maple-bark.png)
![Close up of Paperbark Maple seeds](/botanicalcenter/images/seed-paperbark-maple.png)
Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
---|---|---|---|---|
25 ft. | 25 ft. | 5-7 | Slow | Moderate |
Leaf
Triofoliate, opposite, 3 to 6" long.
Fruit
Samaras.
Flower
Not showy.
Advantages
Beautiful bark gives fall and winter interest.
Disadvantages
No serious pest or disease problems.