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