striped maple

plant

Also known as: Acer pennsylvanicum

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The term "striped maple" refers to a specific type of maple tree, Acer pennsylvanicum, native to eastern North America. It is also known as moosewood. This tree is characterized by its striped bark and large, three-lobed leaves.1

The term "tiger maple" describes lumber from maple trees that exhibits a distinct, irregular striped pattern, making it highly sought after for furniture.2

Additionally, the "green-striped mapleworm" is a green caterpillar with black spines. It is the larval stage of a moth and can sometimes be a pest to maple trees.3

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These trees are the striped maple (A. pennsylvanicum), the red snake-bark maple (A. capillipes), the Her’s maple (A. hersii), and the David’s maple (A. davidii). The chalk maple, with whitish bark, is sometimes classified as A. leucoderme, although some authorities consider it a subspecies of sugar maple.
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These trees are the striped maple (A. pennsylvanicum), the red snake-bark maple (A. capillipes), the Her’s maple (A. hersii), and the David’s maple (A. davidii). The chalk maple, with whitish bark, is sometimes classified as A. leucoderme, although some authorities consider it a subspecies of sugar maple.
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