Moosewood (Acer pensylvanicum) is a tree that can grow 8m – 15m tall and wider than 8 metres wide.
This plant has several common names including: moosewood, snake-bark maple, striped dogwood, striped maple or goose foot.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: moosewood, snake-bark maple, striped dogwood, striped maple, goose foot
Scientific name: Acer pensylvanicum
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Architectural
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Moosewood (Acer pensylvanicum) – image source
Cultivation profiles – Growing Moosewood (Acer pensylvanicum) – Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
