The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Girard maple

Family: Aceraceae (maple family)

Synonym: Acer griseum 'Girards Selection'

Distribution: hybrid: selection of Acer griseum × A. maximowiczianum

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: A small, upright oval, deciduous tree growing 25' high and 15-20' wide. Dark green, trifoliate leaves change to eye-catching orange-red in fall. The ornamental peeling bark is outstanding rich cinnamon-red, occurring in small curls. A choice landscape specimen or accent tree or a highly desirable shade tree positioned near a patio.