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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 3–7Type TreeClimate Temperate
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — is a small deciduous tree reaching 20-30 ft in height and spreads 10-15 ft; is particularly notable for its ornate bark

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — typically reaching a full height of 15 to 25 feet; its tolerance for partial shade makes it an adaptable understory tree
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — Thriving in partial to full shade, this understory tree prefers moist, well-drained soil
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — Its low maintenance nature; although it favors well-drained, image 76
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — Its low maintenance nature
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — adding year-round visual interest to any garden setting.<br><br>For the landscape designer; tree for half or shade
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — a captivating deciduous tree indigenous to the Northeastern United States; while its foliage - a noteworthy trait
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — tree for half or shade
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — this species will also flourish in full sun given adequate moisture
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — yellow flowers in the garden; typically reaching a full height of 15 to 25 feet, image 79
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — Its tolerance for partial shade makes it an adaptable understory tree; however
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — expect a dramatic show of colors as leaves transform into a palette of yellow or light orange; this small to, image 75
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — presents an intriguing selection for landscape designs seeking understated elegance; tree with yellow blooms
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — while its foliage - a noteworthy trait - provides seasonal beauty; its low maintenance nature, image 73
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — is a small deciduous tree reaching 20-30 ft in height and spreads 10-15 ft; is particularly notable for its, image 83
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — coupled with modest growth requirements
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — coupled with modest growth requirements, image 77
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — slightly acidic loams.<br><br>Spring brings clusters of delicate bell-shaped yellow flowers; presents an, image 71
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — Thriving in partial to full shade, this understory tree prefers moist, well-drained soil; yellow flowers in, image 58
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — Thriving in partial to full shade, this understory tree prefers moist, well-drained soil; yellow flowers in, image 85
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — The leaves are broad and almost triangular, reaching sizes of 3 to 5 inches with a subtle serration; is a, image 74
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — a captivating deciduous tree indigenous to the Northeastern United States; while its foliage - a noteworthy, image 61
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — typically reaching a full height of 15 to 25 feet
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — coupled with modest growth requirements, image 50
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — makes Acer pensylvanicum a valuable addition to the cultivated garden
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