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There are many Acer Maples that are suitable for small spaces and small properties, as well as even smaller ornamental maples that work well in perennial gardens or as accent plants. |
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Small ornamental trees benefit from spring fertilization. Use a slow release granular fertilizer with equal parts NPK (nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium). Sprinkle around the root zone according to directions in spring. |
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Acer griseum Paperbark Maple
Paperbark Maple has beautiful cinnamon to reddish exfoliating bark. As the tree matures the old bark is purple brown. It is a very hardy tree, strong and slow growing. The branching becomes rather twiggy on the inside, which is not necessarily problematic but may be kept thinned. The crown is not dense and casts a light shade. Foliage turns bright red and orange in autumn, and leaves hold on into winter. Paperbark Maple is an interesting alternative for an ornamental tree in zone 4, where unfortunaley, the more tende
Acer beurgerianum Trident Maple
Trident Maple is a wonderful urban tolerant tree with a smaller stature than most maples, but still large enough to provide some shade. It is quite tolerant of soil compaction, salt, wind and air pollution. It will also tolerate drought well without leaf scorch. |
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r Japanese Maples will not survive.
Winter ice build up may cause limb to break. In autumn foliage turns yellow, orange, and red, turning a bit later than most maples. |
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