Maple, Paperbark
Acer griseum
Aceraceae - Maple

Description

Leaves: Opposite; compound; trifoliolate (3 leaflets); 3" to 6" long; deciduous; few coarse teeth; leaflets short-stalked or with no stalk; blue-green and glabrous above, pubescent on veins beneath; petiole 2" to 3" long and pubescent; red fall color.

Twigs/buds: Twigs rich brown to cinnamon brown, hairy at first; become flaky with age. Buds brownish-black; 1/8" to 1/4" in length, pointed; somewhat similar to A. saccharum; hairy at base; scales overlapping.

Flowers/fruit: Fruit a samara; 1" to 1-1/2" long; pubescent; wings at 60 to 90 degree angle; fall maturing.

Bark: Older twigs and trunk with beautiful peeling red-brown bark.

Wood: Information unavailable.

General: Native to China. Fairly drought resistant and tolerates a variety of soil conditions including moderately high pH. Shade intolerant.

Landscape Use: This beautiful small to medium-sized tree is uncommon in Utah and definitely should be planted more often. Its bark is outstanding and fall color can be good. Zones 4-8.

Cultivar: 'Cinnamon Flake', 'Gingerbread', 'Molly Fordham'.

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