Quick Facts
Botanical Name: Acer griseum x Acer nikoense
Mature Height: 20–30'
Mature Width: 15–25'
Recommended Spacing: 15–25'
Growth Rate: Slow (6–12" per year)
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preferences: Prefers average, moist, well-drained, rich soils but tolerates clay and is not fussy about pH.
Overview
‘Gingerbread’ generally grows as a multi-stemmed tree. It has a slow growth rate. It is renowned for its cinnamon, pink and tan colored bark. The bark is exfoliating, and can be peeled away in layers. It has dark green, compound leaves through spring and summer. The leaves turn a vibrant red shade in fall.
 
Best Uses
• Specimen tree
• Accent tree
• Garden focal point
Tips for Success
• Keep soil evenly moist during establishment
 • Mulch to conserve water
• Minimal pruning required