Image: Maine Tree Club
Scientific names: Acer pennsylvanicum
Height: The Striped Maple can be 25 feet high. It can also be 8 inches in diameter.
Soil: The Striped Maple, or Moosewood can be found living with hard woods on rocky slopes.
Bark: The Striped Maple's bark has white lines that turn brown and give it it's name.
Leaves: The leaves are green with 3 lobes and usually 5-6 inches long.
Fruit: The fruit is yellow. The seeds come out in in late May early June . They fall off in October and November.
Wood: The wood can be used to make cabinets.
Interesting facts: The Striped Maple or Moose Wood is not used for much other than cabinet makers who love to use this maple for cabinets.