Prized for its handsome, peeling, cinnamon colored bark. Lovely, upright, vase shaped, deciduous tree. Lobed leaves come out chocolate brown and turn green as they mature. Scarlet fall color. Plant in a protected spot. Botanical Name- Acer griseum Pronunciation- AY-sir GRISS-ee-um Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 20 ft Mature Height- 25 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained, peat moss enriched Current Size- 5′ Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Strawberry Candy Daylily – adds layered seasonal interest as an understory companion Fauna Attracted- Bees (early-season pollen), various pollinating flies, migratory songbirds (for seeds) Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C52 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly in late winter to maintain structure. Water well during hot summers. Apply compost or balanced fertilizer in early spring. Trimming Instructions- Lightly prune in early spring to maintain form. Remove any dead wood or crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 10-5-5) in spring just before bud break; moderate to high feeding need for younger trees. In clay, use compost to improve aeration and nutrient availability. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Verticillium wilt, aphids, leaf scorch, anthracnose
