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Striped Maple

Acer Pensylvanicum

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Overview

Acer pensylvanicum, commonly known as Striped Maple, is a small deciduous tree reaching 20-30 ft in height and spreads 10-15 ft. It boasts distinctive green-white striped bark, large, three-lobed leaves, and bell-shaped yellow flowers. Thriving in partial to full shade, this understory tree prefers moist, well-drained soil. It adds visual interest with its striking fall coloration of yellow to orange and is hardy in USDA zones 3-7.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–7Climate Temperate
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — commonly known as Striped Maple
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — is a small deciduous tree reaching 20-30 ft in height and spreads 10-15 ftStriped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — a captivating deciduous tree indigenous to the Northeastern United StatesStriped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — The Striped Maple (Acer pensylvanicum)Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — It adds visual interest with its striking fall coloration of yellow to orange and is hardy in USDA zones 3-7Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — Thriving in partial to full shade, this understory tree prefers moist, well-drained soilStriped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — commonly known as Striped Maple+79

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Mature height
15–25 Ft.
Mature width
12–20 Ft.

Classification

Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — It boasts distinctive green-white striped bark, large, three-lobed leaves, and bell-shaped yellow flowers
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — is a small deciduous tree reaching 20-30 ft in height and spreads 10-15 ft
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — a captivating deciduous tree indigenous to the Northeastern United States
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — The Striped Maple (Acer pensylvanicum)
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — It adds visual interest with its striking fall coloration of yellow to orange and is hardy in USDA zones 3-7
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — Thriving in partial to full shade, this understory tree prefers moist, well-drained soil
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — commonly known as Striped Maple
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — is particularly notable for its ornate bark which exhibits distinctive green and white vertical striping
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — This small to medium-sized species
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — presents an intriguing selection for landscape designs seeking understated elegance
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — typically reaching a full height of 15 to 25 feet
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — slightly acidic loams.<br><br>Spring brings clusters of delicate bell-shaped yellow flowers
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — although it favors well-drained
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — The tree's soil preferences are relatively flexible
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — Its tolerance for partial shade makes it an adaptable understory tree; however
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — adding year-round visual interest to any garden setting.<br><br>For the landscape designer
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — this species will also flourish in full sun given adequate moisture
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — Its low maintenance nature
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — The leaves are broad and almost triangular, reaching sizes of 3 to 5 inches with a subtle serration
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — expect a dramatic show of colors as leaves transform into a palette of yellow or light orange
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — transitioning to winged samaras by late summer
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — while its foliage - a noteworthy trait - provides seasonal beauty
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — tree for half or shade
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — coupled with modest growth requirements

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