Paperbark Maple

Cinnamon Peeling Bark
Four-Season Interest
Refined Small Tree

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Paperbark Maple

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Paperbark Maple

Paperbark Maple is a small deciduous ornamental tree treasured for cinnamon-red peeling bark, refined branching, and attractive three-part foliage. Its compact size, elegant texture, and multi-season interest make it ideal for patios, courtyards, entry gardens, specimen plantings, and smaller landscapes.

Why choose Paperbark Maple?

Choose Paperbark Maple for exceptional year-round ornamental appeal in a manageable tree form. Its most distinctive feature is the richly colored, exfoliating bark, which curls in papery layers and becomes especially striking in winter. The tree’s graceful habit and trifoliate green leaves create a polished look through the growing season, followed by warm orange to red fall tones. It is an excellent choice where homeowners want a specimen tree with character, texture, and four-season presence without overwhelming the space.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Acer griseum
Common Name: Paperbark Maple
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Habit: Slow-growing small tree with upright oval to rounded form

Paperbark Maple Additional Information

Paperbark Maple is best known for its cinnamon to reddish-brown exfoliating bark, which peels in thin, papery curls and remains ornamental throughout winter. The leaves are compound and typically divided into three leaflets, giving the canopy a delicate, refined texture. Small spring flowers are not highly showy, but they support the tree’s natural seasonal cycle before foliage fills in.

This deciduous maple is especially valuable as a specimen tree near patios, walkways, garden entries, and courtyard spaces where its bark can be appreciated up close. Fall color often develops late in the season, with leaves turning shades of orange, red, or bronze before dropping. Paperbark Maple generally needs little pruning beyond removing damaged, crossing, or poorly placed branches. Its smaller stature and distinctive bark make it a standout choice for winter gardens, Asian-inspired landscapes, small lawns, and mixed ornamental borders.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Paperbark Maple in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Choose a site where its trunk and branching can be viewed easily, such as near a patio, entry, or garden path.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and keep the root zone evenly moist during establishment. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot, exposed, or sandy locations.

3. Mulching: Apply a broad mulch ring to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce competition from turf. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk so the ornamental bark remains healthy and visible.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly during dormancy to remove damaged, crossing, or crowded branches. Avoid unnecessary heavy pruning, since the natural branching habit and beautiful bark are major ornamental features.

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FAQs

How large does Paperbark Maple get?
Paperbark Maple is a small ornamental tree, commonly maturing around 20 to 30 feet tall with a spread of about 15 to 25 feet in suitable landscape conditions.
What makes Paperbark Maple special?
Its signature feature is the cinnamon to reddish-brown bark that peels in papery curls. This creates standout texture and winter interest after the leaves have dropped.
Does Paperbark Maple need full sun?
Paperbark Maple grows well in full sun to partial shade. Full sun can encourage stronger fall color, while light afternoon shade may be helpful in hotter, exposed sites.

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Tall Growth
Partial Shade
Seasonal

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	10-20 ft
Growth Rate	Slow
Botanical Name	Acer griseum
Bloom Time	Mid spring, Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Family	Sapindaceae
Hardiness Zones	5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#15 Container

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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