Acer pensylvanicum

Striped Maple

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Deciduous understory tree native to Eastern North America. Features distinctive white bark stripes and bright green leaves turning vibrant yellow in autumn.
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Plant Details

Common Name Striped Maple
Family Sapindaceae
Genus Acer
Species Pensylvanicum
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Small greenish-yellow flowers in late spring clusters.
Leaf Color Emerald green to yellow-orange
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained acidic loam or peat mix

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering during winter dormancy significantly.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers deep shade to partial shade; direct sun scorches leaves. Best in understory conditions.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before growth spurt

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Pruning

Minimal; prune dead wood in late autumn after leaf drop to prevent bleeding

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Aug
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
35% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 10000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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