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Acer griseum

Family Aceraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 6 - 9 m (20 - 30 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic

Description The tree Acer griseum (paperbark maple) bears bright yellow blooms during mid-spring. The showy matte foliage is dark lime in colour and medium in texture. Acer griseum (paperbark maple) has showy, brown and exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Acer griseum (paperbark maple) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, foundation, shade and specimen.
Special Characteristics In autumn, Acer griseum is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.