acer pennsylvanicum

noun

Meaning

A small maple tree native to the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada, known for its bark marked with vertical white stripes and its large, three-lobed leaves.

Examples

  • The acer pennsylvanicum is often called the striped maple because of its unique bark pattern.
  • Gardeners prize the acer pennsylvanicum for the vibrant yellow color its leaves turn in the autumn.

Synonyms: striped maple, moosewood, goosefoot maple, snakebark maple