Paperbark Maple Tree

Acer griseum

$395⁰⁰

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Delivery and Shipping

Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

*If you have found your zone already, it will be highlighted in the table below.

Standard Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From	To	S&H
$0	$19.99	$24.99
$20	$49.99	$29.99
$50	$69.99	$34.99
$70	$99.99	$39.99
$100	$129.99	$44.99
$130	$149.99	$48.99
$150	$150+	Approx 28%

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Paperbark Maple Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Acer griseum
Growing Zones

5-8
Mature Height

20 - 25 feet
Mature Spread

15 - 20 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Green
Fall Color

Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 5-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

Illuminate your landscaping daily from here on out with the Paperbark Maple Tree (Acer griseum). You won't know how you ever lived without this breathtaking ornamental tree!

No need to keep looking for a tree to be the centerpiece of your landscaping because this tree is unstoppable with its noteworthy colorful foliage! In the summer, you will be surprised by the very petite yellow flowers that bloom and add to the ornamental features of your Paperbark Maple.

Starting with dark green leaves with a grayish-blue coloration on the underside. In the fall, the Paperbark Maple is hard to miss with its bright top coat of orange and red fall foliage with a deep reddish-green to bronze closer to the trunk of the tree.

This tree is known for its dramatic bark that curls back and stays on the tree rather than falling off to show off its cinnamon reddish-brown coloration! Cold and heat-hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 8, these are very adaptable trees that are native to China.

Landscape Application:

There is so much ornamental value to this tree that makes it ideal for a specimen tree. People will fall in love with your tree and so will you! Pretty all year round, the spring, summer, and fall foliage are accented by peeling bark in the winter!

Plant groupings of Paperbark Maples in mixed tree lines or in groupings for birds and wildlife to take shelter in. Or mix with Paperbark/River Birch, Shagbark Hickory, Lacebark Elms, and London Plane Trees for dramatic winter bark texture! Or try mixing this unique tree with other Maple Trees for a pretty patchwork of colors and texture!

Casting lush shade and acting as great accent trees throughout the landscape, Paperbark Maple grows 20 - 25 feet tall and can spread 15 - 20 feet wide! That means you can plant this Maples root system about 8 to 10 feet away from foundations, septic tanks, and pavement.

Dark Green Leaves With Blue-Green Undersides
Orange Red Bronze & Green Fall Colors
Incredible Peeling Exfoliating Orange & Cinnamon Colored Bark
Breathtaking Specimen Tree - Perfect for Up-Lighting
Great Shade & Street Trees!

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Maple trees need full sun and well-drained soil to grow their best. Moderate yet consistent moisture is necessary for new trees so they do not dry out between waterings and establish an extensive root system. A 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the roots keeps them stress-free! Prune in late spring after the sap has run to correct growth and form.