The Paperbark Maple thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is not drought-tolerant. It has green trifoliate leaves that are 3 to 5 inches long and have silvery undersides.

Great Plant Pick: Acer griseum aka paperbark maple You can’t walk by this tree in the colder seasons without noticing its chestnut-brown peeling bark. by Richie Steffen Friday, December 11, 2020 ...

Light: full sun to partial shade Height: 20 to 30 feet Spread: 15 to 25 feet USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Origin: China The paperbark maple (Acer griseum) is a lovely, slow-growing t… ...

Acer griseum is one of the very few, elite trees that get rave reviews every time. The paperbark maple is always included in respected horticultural experts “Top Ten Must-Have Trees of All Time.” ...

When I look at the paperbark maple tree outside my window, I see a choice ornamental plant whose peeling, cinnamon-colored bark will only get more beautiful with age (sort of like me, ha-ha). When ...

* Botanic name: Acer griseum. * Flowers: Inconspicuous; tree is grown for its peeling, cinnamon-color bark. * Size: To 25 feet. * Form: Upright.

Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) has cinnamon brown color under the bark and red leaves in the fall. Trident Maple (Acer buergeranum) has round or oval, glossy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

If you can find some of these great little trees, plant away. You can check out my photos on my website, but here's some information on this great little tree: Paperbark maple (Acer griseum) ...

That's why we love the mottled bark of acer griseum, the paperbark maple. Sure, it's an attractive specimen tree most of the year, and its trifoliate leaves even turn a vibrant scarlet in autumn.