{"product_id":"erable-de-pennsylvanie","title":"Striped Maple","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStriped Maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer pensylvanicum\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Native Understory Maple with Striped Bark for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStriped Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAcer pensylvanicum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong\u003eslow-to-moderate growing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecold-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e small tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones \u003cstrong\u003e3–7\u003c\/strong\u003e). It typically grows 1–2 ft per year and reaches 20–30 ft (5-10 m) at maturity. Best for woodland gardens, ornamental understory planting, and naturalized landscapes, it offers distinctive green bark with white vertical stripes and excellent tolerance to shade and forest conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Striped Maple for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped Maple is a beautiful native understory tree naturally found in Quebec and Ontario forests. Its striking striped bark and tolerance for shade make it a perfect ornamental tree for woodland landscapes and partially shaded yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental \/ Small yards \/ Woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/maple-trees\" title=\"Eastern Canada Maples\"\u003elike all maples\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative green bark with white stripes and yellow fall colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to eastern North America including Quebec and Ontario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich forest soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly acidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural landscapes and woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold winters and snow load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–30 ft (5–10 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist well-drained, rich forest soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (regular watering during establishment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–80+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Striped Maple Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Striped Maple if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a unique ornamental tree within a few years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small or medium yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 3–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want decorative bark and woodland character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for a shade garden or forest-style landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is extremely small (mature spread up to 25 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree that thrives in full sun all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to foundations or sidewalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland garden tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental understory tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade garden focal tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife-friendly native landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped Maple grows naturally beneath larger forest trees and thrives in partial shade. Its broad leaves create a lush woodland look, while its distinctive striped bark adds year-round visual interest even in winter landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes Striped Maple Special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped Maple stands out among maples thanks to its unusual bark pattern and woodland character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small greenish-yellow flowers appear in hanging clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large soft green leaves create a lush understory canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn soft yellow, adding warm autumn colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive green bark with white stripes provides striking visual interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, \u003cstrong\u003eStriped Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones \u003cstrong\u003e3–7\u003c\/strong\u003e and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including snow load and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider wind protection if your site is exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–15 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15–20 ft between trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week for the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Striped Maple grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 1–2 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 3 and performs well in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It produces both male and female flowers on the same tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Roots are generally non-invasive; planting 10–15 ft away from buildings is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinimal. Like most maples, it drops leaves in fall and produces small winged seeds (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samara_(fruit)\" title=\"Samaras (fruits)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esamaras\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.2671%;\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 1.81929%;\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 34.2593%;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 36.7284%;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.2671%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/striped-maple\" title=\"Striped Maple (Acer pensylvanicum)\"\u003eStriped Maple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 1.81929%;\"\u003eSlow–Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2593%;\"\u003eStriped bark and woodland character\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.7284%;\"\u003eShade gardens and understory planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.2671%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/amur-maple\" title=\"Amur Maple (Acer ginnala)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/amur-maple\" title=\"Amur Maple (Acer ginnala)\"\u003eAmur Maple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 1.81929%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2593%;\"\u003eBrilliant red fall colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.7284%;\"\u003eSmall ornamental landscapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.2671%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/blue-beech\" title=\"Blue Beech (Carpinus caroliniana)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/blue-beech\" title=\"Blue Beech (Carpinus caroliniana)\"\u003eBlue Beech\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 1.81929%;\"\u003eSlow-Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2593%;\"\u003eMuscle-like bark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.7284%;\"\u003eSmall ornamental shade gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee (if applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-trees-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Decidious Trees of Eastern Canada\"\u003eDecidious Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-3-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Zone 3 Trees\"\u003eZone 3 Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/collections\/maple-trees\" title=\"Collection : Maple Trees\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/maple-trees\" title=\"Collection : Maple Trees\"\u003eMaple Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/shade-and-woodland\" title=\"Collection: For Shade and Woodland Gardens\"\u003eShade and Woodland Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Articles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-recognize-the-sugar-maple\" title=\"Sugar Maple: How to identify it?\"\u003eSugar Maple: How to identify it?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (100 ml)","offer_id":47259992621375,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47259992654143,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/erable-de-pennsylvanie-acer-pensylvanicum-illustration.jpg?v=1702070317","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/striped-maple","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}