Acer griseum
Paperbark Maple

Family:

Sapindaceae (Soapberry Family) 87

Genus:

Acer (Maple, Boxelder) 75

Plant Type:

Tree 569

Growth Forms:

Upright 574

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 520

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 839

Flower Notes:

Green (Spring; not ornamentally important)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Dark-green-bluish leaves in summer); Red (Excellent red fall foliage)

Stem Notes:

Rich cinnamon brown. Pubescent at first, then exfoliating. Leaf scars surrounded by tufts

Fruit Notes:

Brown (Showy samaras that begin green in summer)

Ultimate Height:

20-30 feet

Ultimate Spread:

15-25 feet

Bloom Times:

April 198

Fruiting Times:

Light Requirements:

Soil Water Requirements:

Medium 203

Soil Notes:

Performs best in well-drained loam soils, but tolerates alkaline clay soils well as well.

Range:

China

Maintenance:

Low 274

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Leaves (3-6" long) opposite, trifoliate (each 2-2.5" long and half as wide), coarse-toothed. Middle leaflet short-stalked and lateral leaflets almost sessile. Buds (0.13-0.25" long) are sharply pointed. Stem develops exfoliation during second and third year, older bark very exfoliated and beautiful.

Ecological Functions:

Pollen and/or Nectar Producer 292

Purdue Plant Doctor

Parts and Problems of Maple, Box Elder

Special Characteristics:

Additional Information

Slow growth (6-12" per year) is compensated for by longevity and freedom from maintenance. The cinnamon-brown, curly bark is outstanding. Habit is open enough to display bark interest year-round.

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Winter Habit

When Acer griseum has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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36 Acer griseum found

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Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2009_13216*A	HORTPARK
2	2012_01068*A	WILY
3	ORIG_6814*A	HORT
4	ORIG_9561*A	MATH
5	2013_01016*A	HORTPARK
6	2012_01082*A	WILY
7	2012_01066*A	WILY
8	ORIG_2348*A	ARMS
9	2018_00834*A	HORT
10	ORIG_1115*A	MEMMALL
11	2009_03812*A	UNIV
12	2010_05799*A	HORTPARK
13	2009_03811*A	UNIV
14	ORIG_9562*A	MATH
15	ORIG_5223*A	ROGA
16	2018_00807*A	HORT
17	2012_01069*A	WILY
18	2012_01067*A	WILY
19	2022_00176*A	PMU
20	2022_00177*A	PMU
21	2023_00216*A	MRDH
22	2023_00216*B	MRDH
23	2023_00390*A	ADPC
24	2023_00391*A	ADPC
25	2023_00771*A	AR
26	2023_00771*B	AR
27	2023_00771*C	AR
28	2023_00773*A	AR
29	2023_00773*B	AR
30	2023_00773*C	AR
31	2023_00771*D	ARMS
32	2023_00771*E	ARMS
33	2023_00771*F	ARMS
34	2023_00773*D	ARMS
35	2023_00771*G	ARMS
36	2023_00771*H	ARMS