Joe Witt Manchurian Striped Maple

Scientific Name: Acer tegmentosum ‘Joe Witt’
Family: Sapindaceae
Location on Campus: 46.895667, -96.803306

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Description: Acer tegmentosum ‘Joe Witt’ is a small, deciduous tree; A. tegmentosum being native to Manchuria, Korea, and Russia. It is best known for the prominent straight, white lines on its bark.
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 4 to 7.
Natural Habitat: Manchuria, Korea, and Russia.
Mature Size: Height: 20’ to 30’, Spread: 15’ to 20’
Form (Shape): Upright, rounded habit.
Growth Rate: Medium.
Foliage: Opposite, simple leaves that are 4-6” in length and width, uniformly serrated, acuminate, and cordate, and have 3-5 lobes. The petioles are 1-3” in length and have a groove where they attach to the leaf. Pale green in summer; pale yellow in autumn.
Texture: Medium-coarse.
Flowers: Grouped in racemes that are 3-4” in length. Individual flowers have 5 petals, a campanulate corolla and are yellowish-green in color.
Fruit: Produces samaras that are 3cm long, brown, and fruit in April. Wings form a wide, almost horizontal angle.
Light: Full sun to part shade.
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Propagation: Mainly propagated through seeds.
Failure Patterns: Cold hardy, but susceptible to frost damage on trunk.
Disease and Insects: No significant problems.
Landscape Use: Can be used as an accent, specimen, or shade tree, and for fall, summer, and spring interest.
Availability: Not commonly cultivated.