Paper Bark Maple
Arbor walk #36, TreeKeeper ID #3160
A type of maple originally native to the mixed forests of Central China, this species was introduced to the west through England in 1899 and transplanted to America soon after. Its most notable characteristic is its copper colored exfoliating bark, which peels off in attractive curls and often remains on the tree instead of falling to the ground.
| Common Name | Paper Bark Maple |
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| Latin Name | Acer griseum |
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More about Tree #36:
Data on the space around this tree
More about the Paper Bark Maple in general:
How to identify a Paper Bark Maple
Relationship of Acer griseum to other species in the Arboretum