Also known as Blood Maple · Blood-Bark Maple · Chinese Grey Maple
Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) is a stunning ornamental tree prized for its peeling, cinnamon-colored bark, attractive trifoliate leaves, and delicate yellow-green flower
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers full sun for best bark color and development, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water regularly until established. Once mature, provide deep watering during dry spells.
Well-drained loam, sandy loam
50% intensity
Hardy
50% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, but may suffer in extreme heat or prolonged frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in early spring with a balanced, slow-release formula.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Paperbark Maple regularly during its establishment phase, especially in dry periods.
Once established, it tolerates moderate drought but benefits from occasional deep watering to maintain soil moisture, particularly in hot, dry summers. Avoid waterlogged conditions which can lead to root rot.
Prune Paperbark Maple to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. This is best done in late winter while the tree is dormant. Maintain its natural shape by avoiding heavy structural pruning.
Pruning can also be done lightly after flowering if needed to shape the tree.
Propagate Paperbark Maple from seeds, which require a period of cold stratification to germinate. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken from semi-hardwood in mid-summer and treated with rooting hormone.
Grafting onto rootstock can also be successful for this species.
Repot young Paperbark Maple trees every 2-3 years in early spring before new growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix. For mature trees, repotting is rarely necessary unless root-bound.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Where Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | Acer griseum |
Similar in genus Acer
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