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Striped Maple

Acer Pensylvanicum

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Overview

Acer pensylvanicum, commonly known as Striped Maple, is a small deciduous tree reaching 20-30 ft in height and spreads 10-15 ft. It boasts distinctive green-white striped bark, large, three-lobed leaves, and bell-shaped yellow flowers. Thriving in partial to full shade, this understory tree prefers moist, well-drained soil. It adds visual interest with its striking fall coloration of yellow to orange and is hardy in USDA zones 3-7.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–7Climate Temperate
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — commonly known as Striped Maple

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Mature height
15–25 Ft.
Mature width
12–20 Ft.

Classification

Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — while its foliage - a noteworthy trait - provides seasonal beauty; its low maintenance nature, image 73
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — slightly acidic loams.<br><br>Spring brings clusters of delicate bell-shaped yellow flowers; presents an, image 71
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — makes Acer pensylvanicum a valuable addition to the cultivated garden; it boasts distinctive green-white, image 78
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — yellow flowers in the garden; typically reaching a full height of 15 to 25 feet, image 79
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — tree with yellow blooms; slightly acidic loams.<br><br>Spring brings clusters of delicate bell-shaped yellow, image 80
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — coupled with modest growth requirements, image 77
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — expect a dramatic show of colors as leaves transform into a palette of yellow or light orange; this small to, image 75
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — Its low maintenance nature; although it favors well-drained, image 76
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — Thriving in partial to full shade, this understory tree prefers moist, well-drained soil; yellow flowers in, image 85
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — It boasts distinctive green-white striped bark, large, three-lobed leaves, and bell-shaped yellow flowers, image 84
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — is a small deciduous tree reaching 20-30 ft in height and spreads 10-15 ft; is particularly notable for its, image 83
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — It adds visual interest with its striking fall coloration of yellow to orange and is hardy in USDA zones 3-7, image 86
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — commonly known as Striped Maple; thriving in partial to full shade, this understory tree prefers moist, image 82
Striped Maple (Acer Pensylvanicum) — tree for half or shade; makes Acer pensylvanicum a valuable addition to the cultivated garden, image 81

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