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striped maple

striped maple

Acer pensylvanicum

tree⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 2a – Zone 7b

A small deciduous tree prized for its distinctive white-striped green bark and brilliant yellow fall color. It thrives in cool, moist woodland conditions and makes an excellent understory specimen.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
20–35′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 2aZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 7b

pH Range

4.46.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.4 to 6.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky

Function & Care

wildlife benefitdynamic accumulatoredible

Edible Parts

sap

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting