Smith, R.W.
Acer pensylvanicum L.
Striped maple, Moosewood
Aceraceae (Maple Family)
Striped maple is a 20-40 ft.,
deciduous, understory
tree with a graceful, arching, uneven crown and short trunk. The
bark is smooth and green with longitudinal, white stripes on the trunk and branches. Old trunks lose the pronounced striping. Fall foliage is lemon-yellow. Unlike other
native maples, the green flowers of this species are terminal and pendulous.
Striped Maple is easily recognized, even in winter, by the striped twigs and
bark, which make it a popular ornamental. Rabbits, beavers, deer, and moose eat the
bark, especially in winter.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Tree Leaf: Green
Autumn Foliage: yes
Flower:
Fruit: Green
Size Class: 36-72 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CT , GA , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , NH , NJ , NY , NC , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VT , VA , WV , WI
Canada: NB ,
NS ,
ON ,
PE Native Distribution: ME & adjacent Canada to s.e. Ont. & U.P., MI, s. through mts. to n. GA
Native Habitat: Rich, shady woods
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Cool, well-drained, moist, acidic soils.
Last Update: 2012-10-15
