Its because of its beautiful bark, nicely shaped canopy and vivid fall colours. This hardy, tough and well-behaved tree looks good all year long, no matter what the season. Technically they are termed samaras, however, they are often referred to as ‘helicopters’ or 'keys'. Its seeds however, are typical of the maple species as they are winged. Although this tree is a maple, its leaves don’t resemble a typical maple leaf as they are composed of 3 leaflets instead of one single leaf. The paperbark maple has great fall leaves in brilliant oranges, yellows and reds. The bark peels off in large curls giving the tree a shaggy appearance. Because of the peeling bark thtcoloured peeling bark. Ornamental colourful, cinnamon peeling bark is this tough little decorative tree’s claim to fame. Uses : specimen, accent, bonsai, shade tree, winter interest, small gardens Soil : prefers moist, well-drained, but also soil tolerant Stems : cinnamon coloured peeling, shaggy barkįlowers : inconspicuous green & yellow clusters, Mar- Aprįruit : 1.5" to 2" long, chartreuse samaras, Jun- Jul Mature Size : 20-30ft (6-9 m), x 15 to 20ft (4.5 - 6m)įoliage : opposite, trifoliate 3"-5" long, soft, blue-green color, white underneath, 3 leaflet leaf (trifoliate), excellent fall colour Species : griseum = grey (leaf undersides) Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub, Pieris japonicaįorm : oval to round canopy, twiggy with shaggy, upright Family : Sapindaceae
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