![]() It peels away in large, papery strips, creating rich textures and great beauty. The Paperbark Maple has bark that is a handsome cinnamon-orange color. Of the relatively small number of plants with attractive bark, this tree stands out as la crème de la crème. This is where the Paperbark Maple comes into the picture. For the best gardens, we should choose plants with as many different features as possible. There are some trees where the bark is the most outstanding feature, and because special bark is not very common, this unusual feature is worth seeking out. Although we might take some interest in the bark, it is not usually top of our list – but sometimes it should be. Perhaps it is attractive foliage, fall color, flowers, or maybe suitable size or the ability to withstand drought. When choosing trees for the garden, we look for different features that make a particular tree interesting. This will show off the beautiful bark most effectively. It is best to prune away lower branches as it grows, so that it develops a clear lower trunk and lower branches. It has no pests or diseases, and needs no special care or pruning. This tree does need regular watering, even when older, as it is not particularly drought-resistant. It has a slight, but not very significant, preference for slightly acidic soils. It will grow in any kind of soil that is well-drained but not dry. Spectacular fall colors or red, orange and pinkĮither a sunny or partially-shaded spot is ideal to grow the Paperbark Maple.It can also be grown for years in a large pot, as a unique patio specimen, and it is very popular as a bonsai tree too. Eventually it may reach 30 feet, but it will never grow into a giant tree. It will grow steadily to around 10 or 20 feet tall, with an upright, attractive oval form. It grows into the perfect small tree for smaller gardens, or as an accent tree in larger ones. It has spectacular fall coloring, turning dramatic shades of red, orange and ever pink as the cooler weather arrives. Always looking different, and in striking shades of orange and cinnamon, the bark is the main, but not the only, feature of this tree. The Paperbark Maple is a little-known tree that is eagerly sought out by knowledgeable gardeners for its beautiful and unique peeling bark. We've gotta protect good ole' Mother Nature, after all. While we wish we could serve everyone, it's for the safety of native species and helps prevent the spread of invasive disease & pests. The short & sweet answer is: "United States Department of Agriculture Restrictions." Every state has their own unique USDA restrictions on which plants they allow to come into their state. ![]() You will receive email notifications along the way on the progress of your order, as well as tracking information to track your plants all the way to their new home! Why are some states excluded from shipping? ![]() Orders typically ship out within 2 business days. How does the delivery process work?Īll of our orders ship via FedEx Ground! Once your order is placed online, our magic elves get right to work picking, staging, boxing and shipping your trees. You'll find we carry young 1-gallons, up to more mature 7-gallons ranging anywhere from 6 inches to 6ft. While the industry-standard terminology is to call the sizes "Gallon Containers", that doesn't exactly translate to the traditional liquid "gallon" size we think of. Nursery containers come in a variety of different sizes, and old-school nursery slang has stuck. We do not ship small orders due to the prohibitive cost of shipping live plant material.All tree, and nothin' but the tree! We measure from the top of the soil to the top of the tree the height of the container or the root system is never included in our measurements. This is one of our most beautiful trees, unbeatable for many specimen situations. Leaves on this trifoliate maple are exquisite in form and color when emerging, as well as in their brilliant fall display. The Paperbark appreciates a lightly shaded site and regular moisture. Papery orange-brown bark peels to reveal a copper-colored trunk. ![]() The Paperbark Maple is a spectacular tree, twenty to twenty-five feet tall, and has incredible year-round beauty. You'll want to put this tree where it can be seen, touched, and admired. It is breathtaking when sited so that the leaves are backlit as they emerge, and again in their autumn glory. Group(s): All Plants > Deciduous > Plants for pollinatorsĮxquisite, three-part leaves and beautiful bark distinguish this choice species. The Paperbark Maple can be grown in a large planter, as a specimen near a patio, or in a grove, widely spaced, with other exquisite maples. ![]()
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