Small native tree with green bark and white stripes. The green foliage turns brilliant golden yellow in fall. Prefers partial shade to shade and humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Not tolerant of poor soils or drought. Useful for naturalizing in a woodland garden. Ohio native.
Product Description
ACER pensylvanicum – Moosewood or Striped Maple
Small native tree that has young bark with white color with green stripes then as the tree gets older the bark turns into a reddish-brown without stripes. During spring and summer, this acer goes from a lush green to a bright yellow. Prefers partial shade to shade and humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Not tolerant of poor soils or drought or even full sun conditions. Useful for naturalizing in a woodland garden. Ohio native.
Sun: Part Shade
Soil: Moist, Slightly Acidic, Well-drained
Size: Height 15-25ft., Width 12-20ft.
Zone: 3-7
Flower: Yellow
Bloom Time: April to May
Attributes: Showy, Great Fall Color, Beautiful Winter Color, Tolerant to Heavy Shade, Low Maintenance, Striped Attractive Bark