Planting and Growing the Striped Maple
The striped maple tree is a member of the Aceraceae family of plants. It is native to the United States and is botanically called Acer pensylvanicum.
Striped Maple Description
The striped maple tree grows 20 to 40 feet high with a short trunk and deciduous green leaves. Green bark is smooth with white stripes. Stripes are also on branches. Leaves will turn a lemon-yellow in the fall. Green flowers are terminal with a bloom season between April and May. It has an uneven crown.
Growing Guide
This tree prefers to grow in partial shade or full shade conditions with a moist acidic soil. Soil should also be well-drained. Propagate by softwood cuttings, semi-hardwood cuttings, or by seed. Cuttings have a low percentage of rooting. Seeds should have three to four months of cold stratification. Seed can be found on the female trees in samaras.
Distribution
This native is found in the states of Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. It is found in shady wood areas.
Wildlife Attracted
The bark is a favorite food source for rabbit, deer, moose, and beavers. It is even more of a food source for them in the winter season.
Problems
Wind and sun protection are needed for this particular maple. Its bark is this and may be damaged by weed eaters and mowers. It is also not tolerant of drought or high heat.
Resistances
The striped maple tree has good resistance to disease and insects.
Source: NPIN, eNature.com
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