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Scientific Name
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Acer pensylvanicum
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Family
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Sapindaceae
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Species Description
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A small understory tree with distinctive striped bark. In cultivation, may be confused with similar Asian species, Snakebark maples.
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Climate Tolerance
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Very Poor
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Plant Hardiness Zones
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3 to 7
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Wildlife Benefits
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Early source of nectar; moth/butterfly host; bat roosting site
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# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
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273
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Pollination Type
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Wind
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Bloom Time
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Spring (Apr-May)
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Shade/Sun Tolerance
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Part Shade to Shade
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Bloom Color
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Brown
Green
Yellow
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Maximum Height
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Small (15-40 ft)
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Form
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Tree
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Growth Rate
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Slow
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Lifespan
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Short (<100 yrs)
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Soil Type
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Loam
Sand
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Soil pH
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Acidic (pH<6.8)
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Soil Moisture Tolerance
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Moist
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Wetland Indicator Status
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FACU
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Root - Fungal Association
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Arbuscular mycorrhizae
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Soil Compaction Tolerance
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Sensitive
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Pest & Pathogen Risks
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Low; Verticillium wilt
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Heat Tolerance
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Sensitive
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Urban Stress Tolerance
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Low
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Salt Tolerant
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Sensitive
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Drought Tolerance
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Sensitive
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Native County Status
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Lake
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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10
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IUCN Red List Assessment
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Least Concern
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Native Status
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OH-Native
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NatureServe G-rank
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G5
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