The plants growing in the United States are decendents of these two specimens. In 1907 two trees were introduced to the United States by E H Wilson through the Arnold Arboretum. ![]() For a long time it was primarily found in botanical and plant conoisseur’s gardens. It grows in China and Japan as an understory tree. It’s general slow growth rate also hampers it’s ability to be propagated. The tree can be propagated from cuttings however, the procedure is more difficult and slow than with other species. Even in it’s native habitat, the Paperbark Maple is not found in great abundance. The viability rate has been listed at just 1 to 8%. The Paperbark Maple is very difficult to reproduce. Evergreen groundcovers are very effective at highlighting the bark effect as are companion plantings which have similar cinnamon tones to either their foliage or bark. This bark feature gives exceptional winter interest and allows this tree to be used as the star of a winter garden. The bark also peels and has vertical rows of curls along the edges of the bark panels. This unusual bark is very smooth and shimmers when the sun hits it just right. The Paperbark Maple is loved and admired for its unique cinnamon colored bark which is beautiful throughout the seasons. The Paperbark Maple is one of the last trees to turn color in the fall and is often very brilliant shades of vibrant red and orange colors. These new baby leaflets are red tinged when they first come out. The fine textured trifoliate leaves emerge in mid to late spring. The tree has a rather sculptural habit, small stature and attractive foliage. This specimen is approximately 7 1/2” in caliper, about19′ tall and 16′ wide.įor those that aren’t familiar with this tree, the Paperbark Maple, Acer griseum, is an excellent small specimen tree which is beautiful throughout the seasons. This exceptional specimen would be a great addition to anyone’s landscape and is still of the size it could be transplanted with a truck mounted tree spade. It is rare in cultivation and rarer still to see such a nicely shaped specimen. This fantastic specimen of the Paperbark Maple took my breath away when I discovered it tucked away along the back edge of the farm. Rare Chance to procure a large specimen Paperbark Maple !Ī visit to one of our tree farms I don’t often get a chance to see was especially rewarding last fall. Acer griseum, Paperbark Maple Specimen Tree Extrordinare !
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