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.
Not certain it is a Striped Maple? What plant is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Striped Maple sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spot a Striped Maple? Identify it instantly.
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.
Get HuckGet an alert when a Striped Maple is spotted
Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.
Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.
Love plants? Get Huck field notes
Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.