Striped Maple

Acer pensylvanicum

Planted 2008

This tree gets its name from the white stripes that appear on its bark, and that’s not its only cool feature. This maple has a beautiful yellow fall color and an excellent tolerance for shade. Cool, moist soil is required to make this tree happy.

Striped Maple tree
Close up of striped maple leaf
Close up of Striped Maple bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
15-30 ft. 15-30 ft. 4-8 Slow Moderate

Leaf

Large, three-lobed leaves resembling a goose foot.

Fruit

Samaras.

Flower

Small, yellow, drooping flowers.

Advantages

Extremely shade tolerant, interesting bark patterns.

Disadvantages

Leaves can scorch in sunny locations.