Paperbark Maple

Beautiful, peeling bark

Botanical Name- Acer griseum

Pronunciation- AY-sir GRISS-ee-um

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 20 ft

Mature Height- 25 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained, peat moss enriched

Current Size- #7

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Fauna Attracted- Bees (early-season pollen), various pollinating flies, migratory songbirds (for seeds)

Plant Habit- Tree

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly in late winter to maintain structure. Water well during hot summers. Apply compost or balanced fertilizer in early spring.

Trimming Instructions- Lightly prune in early spring to maintain form. Remove any dead wood or crossing branches.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 10-5-5) in spring just before bud break; moderate to high feeding need for younger trees. In clay, use compost to improve aeration and nutrient availability.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone

Possible Issues- Verticillium wilt, aphids, leaf scorch, anthracnose