Striped Maple is a small understory tree of eastern mountain forests, immediately recognizable by its green bark striped with white vertical lines. It is a favorite browse plant of moose, which can devastate entire stands. The species thrives in cool, shaded ravines and north-facing slopes in the Appalachians and New England.
Best time to see a Striped Maple
The best time to see a Striped Maple is April–July, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 26,629 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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