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Maple, Paperbark<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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COMMON NAME: <\/strong>Paperbark Maple<\/p>\n

BOTANICAL NAME: <\/strong>Acer griseum<\/em><\/p>\n

\nPRONUNCIATION: <\/strong>A-sir GRIS-ee-um\n\t <\/p>\n

\nTYPE: <\/strong>Deciduous \u2013 Sun\n\t <\/p>\n

\nHEIGHT<\/strong>: 20-30 feet<\/p>\n

SPREAD:<\/strong> 15-20 feet<\/p>\n

SPACING:<\/b> 20-30 feet<\/p>\n

ZONE: <\/strong>4-8<\/p>\n

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HABIT<\/strong>: Distinctive small tree with beautiful foliage and bark. Leaves are opposite and compound with three distinct coarse-edged leaflets that are dark green above the pale greenish white beneath. Fall color is a nice-red-orange to red. Petioles are hairy and the buds in the spring look like pussy willow. Bark is cinnamon brown and exfoliating. Leaf emergence is usually late in the spring.<\/p>\n

CULTURE<\/strong>: Slow growing but easy to maintain. Likes moist but well-drained soil. Is also fairly drought tolerant.<\/p>\n

WATER REQUIREMENTS<\/strong>: Medium<\/p>\n

MAINTENANCE<\/strong>: Low<\/p>\n

USES<\/strong>: Small to medium ornamental tree that makes a terrific specimen. This excellent tree is perfect for a courtyard and other small areas.<\/p>\n

NOTES<\/strong>: Foliage is beautiful spring through fall and the river birch-like bark is an additional treat.<\/p>\n

NATIVE RANGE<\/strong>: Central China<\/p>\n

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