Acer griseum, Paperbark Maple sun Variegation is stronger with heat

Variegation is stronger with heat and light and develops through the season

to lose its brightness and much of the contrast toward midsummer

Benefits from 2-4 inches of mulch to retain moisture

'Van den Akker' reaches 20' tall by only 3' wide

Acer griseum, Paperbark Maple sun Variegation is stronger with heatA must for anyone excited about the ornamental attributes of exfoliating bark: Layers of copper "paper" curl away from the trunk creating one of the most interesting and entertaining trunks you'll ever see. Branching is muscular and stout, making a stiff form with an eventually round headed crown. The leaves are lobed and trifoliate, and the fall color a brilliant glowing orange and rednothing dull here. This is one provocative small tree! These trees