Paperbark Maple, Paper Bark Maple 'Gingerbread'

Acer

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acer (AY-ser)
Synonym
Acer griseum x nikoense (maximowiczianum)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Sun Exposure
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Hardiness
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Pale Yellow
Inconspicuous/none
Fruit Colors
N/A
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Trees
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
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Awards (if applicable)
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Color Pattern
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Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Georgetown, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Omaha, Nebraska

Beavertown, Pennsylvania

Woodruff, South Carolina

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Lexington, MA (Zone 6a) | June 2014 | positive

I have just planted one with red-leaved shrubs and yellow tipped conifers in pots and a background of prunus Hally Joviette. So far it ...Read More

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| July 2011 | positive

Amazing tree! It is an all around excellent performer. From a distance the tree has structure and character. Up close the tree seems t...Read More

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