Description
Acer griseum – The Paperbark Maple | Chinese Paperbark Maple
🌿 USDA Zones 4–8 | Award-Winning Ornamental Tree
Transform your garden into a year-round showpiece with the stunning Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum). Known for its cinnamon-orange exfoliating bark, this rare Chinese maple adds vibrant texture and color that truly shines—especially in the winter when its bark steals the spotlight!
Why You’ll Love It:
Unique Bark: The papery, peeling bark in rich orange-red tones creates striking contrast throughout all seasons.
Gorgeous Leaves: Light green, trifoliate (three-part) compound leaves in spring and summer offer a delicate and unusual maple look.
Spectacular Fall Color: Expect bright, fiery reds to light up your landscape in autumn.
Award-Winning Beauty: Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for outstanding performance.
🌞 Tough Yet Beautiful
Acer griseum thrives in tough conditions—drought-resistant, cold hardy, and able to tolerate full sun, including southern exposures. It starts slowly but gains momentum as it matures, growing up to 1 foot per year, eventually reaching 35–40 ft tall.
This is an ideal ornamental tree for home gardens, nature lovers, and collectors seeking a low-maintenance, high-impact tree with year-round appeal.
🌱 Tree Details:
Botanical Name: Acer griseum
Common Names: Paperbark Maple, Chinese Paperbark Maple
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate (up to 1 ft/year when established)
Mature Height: 35–40 ft
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water: Drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Light green in spring/summer, brilliant red in fall
Bark: Cinnamon-orange, peeling/exfoliating for winter interest
Add one of the most beautiful and unique maples to your landscape. Whether you’re designing a woodland garden or just want a standout tree for your front yard, the Paperbark Maple won’t disappoint!
