GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Paperbark Maple

Acer griseum · Tree

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −15 to −10°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
6–10 m × 5–10 m
Soil
moist but well-drained soil; Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Flowering
March–May
Toxicity
No reported toxicity

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Verticillium wilt: Remove and burn infected wood; avoid replanting maples in the same soil.

Honey fungus: Improve drainage and air circulation; remove infected roots if possible.

Acer leaf scorch: Water deeply during droughts and mulch to retain soil moisture.

Aphids: Wash off with a strong jet of water or use insecticidal soap if severe.

Acer gall mite: Rake up and dispose of fallen leaves to reduce overwintering populations.

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