Paper Bark Maple

Acer griseum

• Position:full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained
• Rate of growth: slow-growing
• Flowering period: April to May
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  A lovely, slow-growing,medium-sized tree, this is grown as much for its bark as for its autumn colour. The bark is the colour of cinnamon, and peels away naturally in thin layers, hence this tree’s common name, paper bark. The leaves are deeply cut and maple-like, and turn brilliant shades of orange and scarlet in autumn. Plant it in full view of your windows to enjoy the bark all year round.
  
  
• Garden care: Add a top-dressing of a multi-purpose fertiliser around the base of a recently planted tree in late spring and keep well watered. No routine pruning is necessary. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in April.