Paperbark Maple
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Paperbark Maple
Acer griseum
The Paperbark Maple is a beautiful tree with smooth, peeling bark that looks like paper! It has lovely leaves that turn bright colors in the fall, making it a special sight in nature.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Paperbark Maple has stunning cinnamon to reddish-brown bark that exfoliates in thin, papery curls, revealing fresh, lighter bark beneath. Its unique leaves are usually trifoliate, meaning they have three leaflets, and turn vibrant shades of red and orange in autumn.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSapindalesFamilySapindaceaeGenusAcer
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even in winter, its bright, peeling bark creates a beautiful splash of color in any garden!
Its bark actually feels like thin, crinkly paper, making it super fun to touch!
This amazing tree was first discovered in the mountains of faraway China over a hundred years ago.
Unlike most maples, its leaves have three distinct parts, not the usual five!
Special abilities
Ability
Paper Peeler
Paperbark Maple has unique bark that constantly peels in thin strips, helping it shed parasites and expand its trunk.
Ability
Wind-Riding Seeds
Paperbark Maple produces winged seeds called samaras that spin like helicopters, letting the wind carry them far away.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 600-900 cm
- Spread
- 450-750 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eats
Eastern Grey Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
eats its winged seeds
eats
White-footed Mouse
Peromyscus leucopus
consumes fallen seeds
shelters
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
nests in its branches
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Stay on paths and don't climb trees without an adult's help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Paperbark Maple?
600-900 cm
How wide does Paperbark Maple spread?
450-750 cm
How big are the flowers on Paperbark Maple?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does Paperbark Maple bloom?
Spring
Is Paperbark Maple edible?
No
Is Paperbark Maple toxic?
None
What is Paperbark Maple's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Paperbark Maple pollinated?
Wind
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