Acer x

Hybrid Striped-Bark Maple
 

Mature Size, Growth, Longevity

Hybrid maples - average mature size and other characteristics will be variable per the parentage of the individual.

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.

  • Acer x // Hybrid Maple ("straight species")
    Tree. Grows to 20-30' tall and 15-20' wide. Yellowish-green flowers held on 3-4" pendulous racemes Fruits are samaras 1.75" long, held nearly horizontal. Green bark with pronounced white striations. Prefers partially shaded woods, well-drained moist, slightly acidic soil, exists as an under-story tree in it's native habitat. Hybrid of unknown origin, selected locally by Scott Beuerlein This selection has improved fall color and exceptional bark. Susceptible to typical maple diseases such as anthracnose, verticillium wilt, bacterial leaf spot, bleeding canker, forest tent caterpillar, maple leaf cutter, leafhopper, bladder-gall mite, boxelder bug, among others.
    -- not currently in our collection --

  • Acer x // Hybrid Striped-Bark Maple ("straight species")
    Tree.
    -- not currently in our collection --