Acer griseumThe paper bark maple, Acer griseum, is named so due to the peeling nature of its bark. Shiny, orange red bark is revealed following its original dark red shades becoming flaky and peeling completely away. Its deep green leaves develop into red and orange in autumn before falling off, exposing its paper like bark all over the stems. As a deciduous plant, their delicate leaves are also likely to die back for the winter months. While in dormancy, trim