- 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
