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Acer griseum
Choose Paperbark Maple if you want a small ornamental tree whose winter bark matters as much as foliage. The tradeoff is patience: it is not the tree to buy when you need fast shade or a big immediate canopy.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The peeling cinnamon bark gives it strong winter value, while the flowers and fall color are more restrained. |
| Growth Rate | C+ | It builds character slowly, so buy it for long-term structure rather than fast coverage. |
| Maintenance | B+ | Once established, it usually needs little pruning beyond removing crossing or awkward branches. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B | It fits many residential ornamental spots, but still needs room away from walks, walls, and rooflines. |
| Screening Value | D | This is a specimen tree, not a privacy plant or visual barrier. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Paperbark Maple as a front-yard or patio specimen where the bark can be seen up close in winter, not as a filler tree for quick size.
| Mature Height | 25 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 20 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 17.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, oval, multi-stem |
Yes, the peeling cinnamon bark is the main feature and the reason to place it where you will see it in winter.
It can color up nicely, but do not choose it only for fall color; other maples are stronger for that.
Yes, if you give it room for the canopy and avoid cramped corners or reflected heat against walls.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22148
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
