Foliage
Bark
Bud
Twig
Fruit
Taxonomy
| Family | Sapindaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | pensylvanicum |
| Common Name | striped maple, moosewood, snake bark maple |
| iTree Code | ACPE |
Plant Form
| Form | Small tree or large shrub: rounded or flat-topped crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 30 feet |
| Spread | 15 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | starts pinkish, then bright green | Leaf Type
 |
Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | smooth, green with white stripes (reds or browns), looses white stripes with age | ||
| Bud | terminal bud longer than laterals; green with 2 non-overlapping scales (valvate) | Bud Arrangement
|
Opposite |
| Twig | smooth, green or red (depending on light exposure); then brown with age; U-shaped leaf scar | ||
| Flower | yellow/green, male and female flowers typically on separate trees (dioecious) | ||
| Fruit | paired "helicopters" (samaras), wide spread ~1" long | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1a | Min | 4.4 | Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 7b | Max | 6.5 | Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerant | Low | Yes |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | Canada, United States |
| Previous Family | Aceraceae |
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