Acer griseum 'Ginzam' (Gingerbread TM)

Common Name

Paperbark Maple

Scientific Name

Acer griseum

Cultivar

'Ginzam' (Gingerbread TM)

Hardiness Zone

5b [-10 to -15]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Intolerant

Intolerant

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Tolerant

Tolerant

Air Pollution

Moderate

Moderate

Soil Volume

13

Planting Area

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

  • Under Power Lines

    Under Power Lines

Form

upright oval

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.