Moosewood, Striped maple, Moosewood, Pennsylvania Maple

Acer pensylvanicum

Physical Characteristics

Acer pensylvanicum is a deciduous Tree growing to 4.5 m (14ft 9in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Georgia, west to Michigan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic Emetic Kidney Pectoral A tea made from the inner bark is used in the treatment of colds, coughs, bronchitis, kidney infections, gonorrhoea and the spitting of blood[222]. A wash is used externally on swollen limbs and as a wash for paralysis[222]. A tea made from the leaves and twigs is used to both allay and induce vomiting, depending on the dosage[222].

Known Hazards

None known