Striped maple, Moosewood
Acer pensylvanicum

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.

There are about 120-150 Acer species.

Where it is found

A temperate plant. It does best in light well-drained soil. It needs a protected sunny position. It is resistant to frost but sensitive to drought.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, North America (country/location of origin), USA

How it is used for food

The sap is used to produce sugar.

The sap makes a quality syrup.

Edible parts

Sap

How it is grown

Plants are grown from ripe seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Goosefoot maple, Whistlewood

Synonyms

Acer canadense Duhamel;