moosewood
Also known as: goose foot; snake-bark maple; striped dogwood; striped maple
A snakebark maple forming a medium-sized deciduous tree of upright growth, with white-striped green young branches. Leaves large, 3-lobed, turning yellow in autumn. Flowers yellow in drooping racemes
Scientific classification
- Species
- moosewood (Acer pensylvanicum)
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of moosewood
Distribution map
Northeastern USA Eastern Canada
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of moosewood
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moosewood care guide
- Moderate regular watering, keep soil from fully drying out in heat
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, keep soil from fully drying out in heat
Fertilizing
FertilizingDeciduous tree slow release fertilizer applied single yearly spring dose
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
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