Acer griseum Sugarflake (SEE Acer circinatum Sugarflake)
This is one of the best new hybrid trees for northern areas. It has year round exfoliating bark although not as pronounced as Griseum.. and is sun and cold hardy ... and best yet has the best fall red colors of any tree in our nursery .. If you live north this is a must have This super cool tree has exfoliating bark in winter and
spectacular fall color .. it's exfoliation is not as striking as a pure
griseum but leaf shape and color is MUCH nicer, lose some winter appeal
but really gain big time the rest of the year a great trade off if ya
ask me since how often do ya go in your yard in winter?? And much
hardier than the pure paper bark maple, A hybrid between a griseum (
paper back maple and a sugar maple) zone 4 This cultivar is no "flake".This is a hardier cultivar than the more
common Griseum but exfoliation is a bit more
subtle and takes quite a while to show up but the wait is worth it. A
super brilliant fall show of color awaits you .. It was among the
brightest fall color specimens we had in 2012
Winter Hardiness: Zone 4 - Down to -30°
Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in full sun