Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Scientific Name
Acer griseum
Cultivar
'Ginzam' (Gingerbread TM)
Hardiness Zone
5b [-10 to -15]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Intolerant
Alkaline Soil
Moderate
Salt
Moderate
Shade
Tolerant
Air Pollution
Moderate
Soil Volume
13
Planting Area
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fall Foliage
Winter Interest
Under Power Lines
Form
Upright oval
Mature Height
25 feet
Crown Spread
25 feet
Limitations
- Potentially invasive species
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Specimen tree. Potentially zone 4 in protected sites. Trifoliate leaves and beautiful peeling bark. Finer bark and faster growth than species. Limited availability.