Station 14
Botanical Name: Acer griseum
Common Name: Paperbark Maple
Minor Deciduous Tree
Native Origin: Central China
Height: 20’-30’
Spread: 15’-30’
Form: Rounded Oval
Flowers: Green - Few and Solitary
Fruit: Samara
Bark: Rich Brown Exfoliating to Cinnamon
Interior
Comments: In the words of Mr. Dirr, the Paperbark Maple has "unrivaled aesthetic qualities." Once you see the wonderful colors exposed by the exfoliating bark against the dark leaves and the fall color you will agree with this statement. New stem growth is rich brown to reddish brown, and the second year it begins to exfoliate to expose the lovely cinnamon colors of the inner bark. Paperback Maples grow slowly - 6 to 12 inches in height a year during a 10 - 15 year period. This tree is growing popularity in both gardens and yards.