Paperbark Maple
Acer griseum
Paperbark Maple is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay, loam or acid soil, flowering varies by climate.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 300 cm |
| Spread | 250 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 4a-8b, RHS H5 |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 300 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 250 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 8b and rated H5 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, clay soil, acid soil, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Paperbark Maple's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Bee's Bliss Sageto edge in front
- Black mondo grassto edge in front
- Black Sageto edge in front
- CA Meadow Sedgeto edge in front
- California Fescueto edge in front
- Calla Lilyto edge in front