Acer pensylvanicum L. Moose-bark, Moosewood or Striped Maple A snake-bark native to north-east N. America around New England, Quebec and Wisconsin, south to Georgia, often forming the undergrowth of forests. Cultivated for ornament in other northern states and also in Europe, as its striped
bark and pretty fruits make it a most decorative, tree. Height to 9-12m (30-40ft) though usually, smaller in cultivation. Flowers are abundant, opening in May on long drooping spikes 15cm (6in) long. Fruit have wings 2.5cm (1in) long. Leaves are large and variable but always with 3 forward-pointing lobes and bright green when young, turning red in autumn. Leaf-stalks are usually pinkish, rather than red. Bark is green when young, reddish brown when mature, with vertical white stripes. Z3.