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Acer griseum (Franch.) Pax Paperback maple
Paperbark maple is a native of central China. It is not found in the wild in North America, though it is sometimes planted in landscapes. Identification: Trees are 20-30′ (6.1-9.1 m) tall and up to 25′ (7.6 m) wide. The peeling, papery bark is a standout characteristic of this species. It varies from cinnamon-colored to dark, almost purplish brown as it ages, leaving a patchwork of color gradations on the trunk and branches. Leaves are opposite, in groups of three, serrated, green on top, pale bluish-green or silvery below, 3-6″ long ⨉ 1-2″ wide (7.6-15 ⨉ 2.5-5 cm). In the fall, they turn red/orange. Yellow-green, inconspicuous flowers appear in April. Fruits are winged samaras; each wing is about 1″ (3 cm) long. See this comparison table of members of the maple family. Online References:
5/14/2012 · Acton Arboretum, Acton, Massachusetts · ≈ 9 × 6″ (22 × 14 cm)
5/14/2012 · Acton Arboretum, Acton, Massachusetts · ≈ 12 × 8″ (31 × 20 cm)
6/12/2023 · Viles Arboretum, Augusta, Maine
Acer griseum description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 6 Sep 2023.
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5/14/2012 · Acton Arboretum, Acton, Massachusetts
6/12/2023 · Viles Arboretum, Augusta, Maine
6/12/2023 · Viles Arboretum, Augusta, Maine
5/14/2012 · Acton Arboretum, Acton, Massachusetts · ≈ 7 × 4½″ (17 × 11 cm)
5/14/2012 · Acton Arboretum, Acton, Massachusetts · ≈ 8 × 5″ (19 × 13 cm) Range: Zones 4-8:
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