Striped maple

Striped maple (Acer pensylvanicum) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest.
It grows slowly from a single stem to a height of about 35 feet with roots at least 28 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.4-6.5, medium fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It releases chemicals which will make it harder for other plants to grow surrounding it. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Acer pensylvanicum profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Acer Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Natives between 25 and 50 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:Allelopathic natives Category:USDA native stubs