Deciduous Trees (Non-Flowering) – Paperbark Maple

• Paperbark maple

Botanical name: acer griseum 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: can reach up to 20-30 ft in height and 10-15 ft in width 

Hardy zone: zones 4-8

Foliage color: green/red/orange 

Growth rate: grows about 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the fall and winter or propagate by sowing in the spring 

Landscape use: adds an eye-catching element in a winter garden 

Light needs: about 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: peeling bark, drought tolerant 

Watering instructions: water once the top 3 inches of soil have dried out from the last watering session for the first 2-3 months. Once established rainfall should be sufficient with occasional manual watering during periods of drought. 

Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid tree and shrub plant food once a month throughout the spring and summer months 

Best time to plant: fall 

Best type of soil: clay or loam 

Companion plants: ferns, hostas 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: not invasive