Acer griseum - 50-60 CM C5

Description
The Paper-bark maple (Acer griseum) is a loose, picturesque large shrub that produces pale yellow flowers arranged in umbels. They appear in May. These produce red-brown winged fruits. The Paper-bark maple also has dark green leaves with three teeth. The amber-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is brown, rolling. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer nikoense var. griseum.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * red-brown shoots * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * amber-yellow shoots * not suitable for overgrowing, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Paper-bark maples are dark green, trifoliate, opposite, slightly lobed. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size. Amber-coloured shoots. Paper-bark maple turns bright scarlet in autumn.

Bark
Brown, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Paper-bark maple has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Loose, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The light yellow flowers of Paper-bark maple appear in umbels in May.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Acer griseum are smooth, reddish-brown.

Root
Finely branched, close to the surface.