Acer Paper Bark Maple (See Acer griseum)
If you are nervous about taking care of an expensive Palmatum or other such JM this one is for you … It has big fuzzy spring buds with hairy new leaves that pop out late, long after any freeze or late frost.. In summer it takes sun and wind well . In fall it holds its leaves late so you get an extended season . And in winter you get that great amber exfoliating bark like a birch but in “see through patches” back-lit by the winter sun… It has the best exfoliation of any tree equaling the River Birch And it exfoliates at a relatively early age. This is a PHENOMENAL tree all year round not just season long. This is simply a hardy stunning tree.
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 5 - Down to -20°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in full sun
- Tree Size: Tall over 12' in ten years or more
- Tree Form: Upright
- Leaf Size: Small
- Leaf Type:
- Spring Color: Yellow Green
- Summer Color: Green
- Fall Color: Red, Yellow and Orange