Paperbark Maple Tree | Acer griseum
A Chinese acer with peeling bark
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Paperbark Maple Tree
Acer griseum
- Acer griseum is a medium sized deciduous tree famed for its richly coloured, peeling cinnamon bark.
- Attractive triplets of serrated, veined green leaves turning deep red in the autumn.
- Slow growing and will reach 5 x 4m in its first 20 years, making this an excellent choice for small gardens
- Forms an attractive upright oval shape, making it suitable as a landscape tree
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Habit
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Paperbark Maple Tree can be grown in a pot. A 50-60cm pot is ideal. It can live in a pot long-term if repotted every few years. Ensure good drainage and protect roots from freezing temperatures below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The Paperbark Maple Tree reaches a height of 8 to 10 metres, with a spread of 5 to 8 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Paperbark Maple Tree prefers dappled shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Paperbark Maple Tree prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil to thrive. Ensure the soil does not freeze below -5°C for optimal root health, applying a 5cm layer of mulch in winter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Paperbark Maple Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Paperbark Maple Tree should be pruned while fully dormant in winter, ideally when temperatures are below 5°C, to prevent sap bleeding.
How hardy is this plant?
Acer griseum holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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