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Striped Maple

Striped Maple

Striped Maple

(Moose Maple, Snakebark Maple)

Acer Pensylvanicum

A small, understory tree native to New Brunswick that prefers to grow in the shade. Highly distinctive smooth, green, striped bark that is said to photosynthesize during the winter. Large, three lobed, pointed leaves that turn brilliant yellow in fall. The seeds, leaves, twigs and bark provide valuable food to a wide range of local wildlife. For this reason, young trees should well protected if planted for landscape purposes.

Additional information

Foliage

Deciduous

Locale

Native to New Brunswick, Native to North America

Height

Small (under 30ft)

Width

Moderate

Form

Multi Stemmed, Oval

Growth Rate

Moderate

Longevity

Moderate (50 to 100 years)

Hardiness Zones *

3, 4, 5

Sun Exposure

Mostly Shade (slow growth)

Soil Preferences *

Moist, Slightly Acidic, Well Draining

Soil Tolerances

Slightly Alkaline

Ornamental Interest

Bark, Leaves (colour), Leaves (shape)

Wildlife Value

Bees (flowers), Birds (fruits/seeds), Insect Pollinators (flowers), Large Mammals (leaves), Small Mammals (fruits/seeds)

Seed Collection

Personally in NB

Planting Considerations

Intolerant of Drought, Prone to Wind Damage, Shallow Roots