Paperbark maple - Seeds

Acer griseum

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Highly ornamental maple known for its cinnamon-colored peeling bark and vibrant red-orange autumn foliage.

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Acer griseum, commonly called paperbark maple, is a small deciduous tree native to China. It is prized for its unique bark, which peels away in thin curls revealing copper-to-cinnamon tones that remain decorative throughout the year. It typically reaches 6-9 m in height, with slow growth and a graceful structure.

Leaves are trifoliate and turn brilliant shades of red, orange and scarlet in autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. Perfect for ornamental gardens, specimen plantings and locations where a small but striking tree is desired. Cold hardy to about -20 °C.

How to sow Acer griseum seeds

To germinate Acer griseum, simply follow a two-stage stratification process. Begin by soaking the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water. Then place them in slightly moist vermiculite and keep them in a warm phase (15-20 °C) for about 10-12 weeks. After that, move the container to a cold phase of 12-16 weeks at 3-5 °C. Once this period is complete, sow the seeds in a light, moist but well-drained substrate. Germination may appear gradually over the following months, which is completely normal for this species.

  • Reference
    Acer griseum
  • In stock
    3 Items
  • Condition
    New

  • Family
    Sapindaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Semisombra
    Sol
  • Watering
    Medium
  • Frost resistance
    High
  • Planting time
    December
    February
    January
    March
    November
    October
  • Flowering period
    April
    March
    May
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    5
    6
    7
    8
  • Lifecycle
    Perennial
  • Flower color
    Rose / Fuchsia
  • Foliage
    Deciduous
  • Spacing
    4-6 m
  • Height
  • Exotic
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Requires stratification

Planting time

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Recommended sowing Out of season

Flowering period

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Data sheet

  • Family
    Sapindaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Semisombra, Sol
  • Watering
    Medium
  • Frost resistance
    High
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    5 6 7 8
  • Lifecycle
    Perennial
  • Flower color
    Rose / Fuchsia
  • Foliage
    Deciduous
  • Spacing
    4-6 m
  • Height
  • Exotic
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Requires stratification
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