Acer griseum
The paperbark maple, Acer griseum, is a distinctive species with beautiful exfoliating bark and fall colour.

The paperbark maple, Acer griseum, is a beautiful and distinctive species and a must have for anyone who loves the beauty and texture of bark. It is a slow-growing, small to medium sized, upright tree with compound leaves of three leaflets. The bark offers beautiful tones of copper, reddish orange, and warm browns. As the tree ages, the bark peels and curls which can be a spectacular site when backlit by the sun. The foliage offers great fall colour in shades of red, orange, and pink. For the 2025 Rare Flowering Tree Pre-Order plants will be in 1g pots.
Common Name: Paperbark Maple - [RFT Pre-Order]
Family: Aceraceae (The Maple Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 6-10'
Width: 5-8'
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Foliage Colour: Green, Good Fall Colour
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tree
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Orange
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin: