Acer griseum - Paperbark Maple Tree

£500.00

Acer griseum is a refined ornamental tree with peeling cinnamon bark, delicate green foliage and brilliant scarlet autumn colour.

Its compact size makes it ideal for courtyards, patios, Japanese gardens, contemporary schemes and smaller landscapes where the tree can be appreciated at close range.

Product highlights

  • Peeling cinnamon and copper bark

  • Exceptional winter interest

  • Brilliant scarlet autumn colour

  • Compact mature scale

  • Fine divided foliage

  • Standard and multi-stem forms

  • Suitable for sheltered gardens

  • Low routine pruning requirement

  • Excellent architectural focal point

Tree information

Feature / Details
Botanical name: Acer griseum
Common name: Paperbark maple
Plant type: Small deciduous ornamental tree
Mature height: Approximately 6–10m
Mature spread: Approximately 4–7m
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Annual growth: Approximately 20–40cm
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained
Hardiness: Good when established
Autumn colour: Exceptional
Winter interest: Exceptional bark
Wildlife value: Moderate
Maintenance: Low

Suitable for

  • Small and medium gardens

  • Courtyards

  • Patios

  • Japanese gardens

  • Contemporary planting

  • Sheltered urban sites

  • Entrance planting

  • Ornamental borders

  • Seating areas

Not recommended for

  • Severely exposed positions

  • Permanently wet ground

  • Compacted construction soil

  • Sites without establishment irrigation

  • Schemes requiring rapid height

  • Evergreen screening

Planting and aftercare

Plant at the original nursery depth in moist, well-drained soil. Water consistently during establishment and apply mulch over the root zone.

Follow our tree planting and establishment guide.

See rootball versus container-grown trees.

Pruning

Use light formative pruning only. Preserve the natural rounded crown and fine branching.

See RHS Pruning Group 1.

Our recommendation

Acer griseum is recommended for customers seeking a compact ornamental tree with rare year-round interest, beautiful peeling bark and exceptional autumn colour.

Delivery and professional planting

We can install specimen trees at any of the in following postcodes;

BB, BL, CH1 - CH5, CW8, CW9, FY, L, LA1 - LA6, M, OL, PR, SK1 - SK12, WA, & WN.

Please do not purchase if you want the hedging installed outside this area. If you do live outside the area, then please give us a call on 01942 604976 and we can see if it’s possible to do this.

For more information on the tree see the tree specification below. For more information about delivery, access and planting, see the guide below or click here.

Acer griseum is a refined ornamental tree with peeling cinnamon bark, delicate green foliage and brilliant scarlet autumn colour.

Its compact size makes it ideal for courtyards, patios, Japanese gardens, contemporary schemes and smaller landscapes where the tree can be appreciated at close range.

Product highlights

  • Peeling cinnamon and copper bark

  • Exceptional winter interest

  • Brilliant scarlet autumn colour

  • Compact mature scale

  • Fine divided foliage

  • Standard and multi-stem forms

  • Suitable for sheltered gardens

  • Low routine pruning requirement

  • Excellent architectural focal point

Tree information

Feature / Details
Botanical name: Acer griseum
Common name: Paperbark maple
Plant type: Small deciduous ornamental tree
Mature height: Approximately 6–10m
Mature spread: Approximately 4–7m
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Annual growth: Approximately 20–40cm
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained
Hardiness: Good when established
Autumn colour: Exceptional
Winter interest: Exceptional bark
Wildlife value: Moderate
Maintenance: Low

Suitable for

  • Small and medium gardens

  • Courtyards

  • Patios

  • Japanese gardens

  • Contemporary planting

  • Sheltered urban sites

  • Entrance planting

  • Ornamental borders

  • Seating areas

Not recommended for

  • Severely exposed positions

  • Permanently wet ground

  • Compacted construction soil

  • Sites without establishment irrigation

  • Schemes requiring rapid height

  • Evergreen screening

Planting and aftercare

Plant at the original nursery depth in moist, well-drained soil. Water consistently during establishment and apply mulch over the root zone.

Follow our tree planting and establishment guide.

See rootball versus container-grown trees.

Pruning

Use light formative pruning only. Preserve the natural rounded crown and fine branching.

See RHS Pruning Group 1.

Our recommendation

Acer griseum is recommended for customers seeking a compact ornamental tree with rare year-round interest, beautiful peeling bark and exceptional autumn colour.

Delivery and professional planting

We can install specimen trees at any of the in following postcodes;

BB, BL, CH1 - CH5, CW8, CW9, FY, L, LA1 - LA6, M, OL, PR, SK1 - SK12, WA, & WN.

Please do not purchase if you want the hedging installed outside this area. If you do live outside the area, then please give us a call on 01942 604976 and we can see if it’s possible to do this.

For more information on the tree see the tree specification below. For more information about delivery, access and planting, see the guide below or click here.

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This downloadable PDF provides a complete, detailed reference guide for this tree. It includes full horticultural specifications, growth characteristics, soil and site requirements, seasonal interest, wildlife value, and practical planting considerations.

Ideal for gardeners, landscapers, and designers, the document is intended as a technical and planning resource to help you understand how this tree will perform in your garden or landscape over time.

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Download the practical guide to tree delivery, access and planting

Buying a specimen tree is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden. It can provide instant height, structure, screening and maturity that would otherwise take years to achieve.

But buying a large tree is a little different from buying most plants online. The bigger the tree, the more important it becomes to think about how it will reach your garden, where it will be planted and what conditions it will have once it gets there.

Access through gates and passages, steps, overhead cables, underground services, ground conditions and even the distance from the road can all influence how a tree needs to be delivered and planted.

Don't worry — you don't need to work all of this out yourself. That's what we're here for.

This guide explains the practical things to consider before ordering and the information we'll ask you to provide. With a few measurements and photographs, we can usually establish what is required and make sure we arrive properly prepared to get your new tree safely into the ground.

You choose the tree. Show us where you'd like it. We'll help with the rest.

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