Deciduous trees – East Asian Stripe Maple

East asian stripe maple

Botanical name: acer tegmentosum 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 50 ft in height with up to a 40 ft spread 

Bloom time: spring 

Hardy zone: zones 5-7

Flower color: green, yellow 

Foliage color: green, yellow

Growth rate: goes 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired size and shape in the winter and early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: winter interest, shade, privacy, background tree

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer resistant, 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a tree and shrub slow-release fertilizer once a year in the spring 

Best time to plant: summer, spring, fall

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, hydrangea

Toxicity level: non toxic for humans and most pets but toxic for horses if ingested 

Invasive species: no