Quick answer: Striped maple (Acer pensylvanicum) is native to 18 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Moist |
| Soil | Cool, well-drained, moist, acidic soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-May |
| Height | Up to 35 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Very high wildlife value, bark eaten by rabbits/beavers/deer/moose in winter |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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Where is Striped maple native?
Striped maple (Acer pensylvanicum) is native to 18 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Striped maple bloom?
Striped maple blooms Apr-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Striped maple need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Low water, Moist. Soil: Cool, well-drained, moist, acidic soils. Mature height: Up to 35 ft tall.
Is Striped maple good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Very high wildlife value, bark eaten by rabbits/beavers/deer/moose in winter.
Is Striped maple deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Striped maple is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Striped maple seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Acer pensylvanicum on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Striped maple.
- American mountain ash Sorbus americana
- Sweet birch Betula lenta
- Mountain laurel Kalmia latifolia
- Atlantic white cedar Chamaecyparis thyoides
- Virgin's bower Clematis virginiana
- Eastern white pine Pinus strobus
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