Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Sapindaceae |
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| Genus | Acer |
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| Species | pensylvanicum |
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| Common Name | striped maple, moosewood, snake bark maple |
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| iTree Code | ACPE |
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Plant Form
| Form | Small tree or large shrub: rounded or flat-topped crown |
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| Height | 30 feet |
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| Spread | 15 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | starts pinkish, then bright green |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | smooth, green with white stripes (reds or browns), looses white stripes with age |
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| Bud | terminal bud longer than laterals; green with 2 non-overlapping scales (valvate) |
Bud Arrangement
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Opposite |
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| Twig | smooth, green or red (depending on light exposure); then brown with age; U-shaped leaf scar |
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| Flower | yellow/green, male and female flowers typically on separate trees (dioecious) |
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| Fruit | paired "helicopters" (samaras), wide spread ~1" long |
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| Fall Color | yellow |
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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 |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | Canada, United States |
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| Previous Family | Aceraceae |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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