Acer pensylvanicum – Striped maple, Moosewood

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Acer pensylvanicum – Striped maple, Moosewood

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Acer pensylvanicum has an open habit and forms a large shrub, which, eventually, grows into a small tree, often multiple-stemmed. Eventually it becomes a tree with a rather small, open crown. The white stripes on the green trunk are conspicuous. Especially in winter this is an ornamental feature. When maturing the trunk turns red-brown. The leaf can reach a width and length of 25 cm at a maximum and has three lobes. The central lobe is longest, the side lobes are clearly pointed forward. In autumn the leaf turns into an intense yellow. The yellow-green flowers appear in pendent racemes after the leaf has unfolded. They are followed by the winged nutlets (samaras) that can become 2 to 3 cm big. The wings form an obtuse angle. Requires a (partial) shaded site and a humic soil.

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Height
7 - 9 m
Width
5-7m
Crown
oval, light, open crown
Bark and branches
smooth green trunk with bright white stripes
Leaf
3-lobed, bright green, 12 - 20 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
pendent racemes, yellow-green, 10 -1 4 cm, May
Fruits
falcate winged nutlets, brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
moist, well permeating
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Northeastern America
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow oval 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres open crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Acer pensylvanicum

Acer pensylvanicum can eventually reach a height of 7 - 9 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer pensylvanicum is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 7 - 9 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer pensylvanicum turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer pensylvanicum is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer pensylvanicum with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer pensylvanicum blooms in may.
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