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Tree With Copper Colored Bark

By Ruth · Nov 06, 2026

Acer griseum - Paperbark Maple - Cinnamon Reddish/Brown Peeling Bark Acer griseum, also called paperbark maple, is a deciduous, oval rounded tree with upright branching. It has exfoliating copper to cinnamon reddish/brown bark and is one of the finest of all peeling bark trees. Bark peels into large curls and stays on the tree rather that falling to the ground. Fall leaf color is red to red orange. Grows to 25 foot tall and 15-20 foot wide in full sun to partial shade in USDA Zones 5-8. Low maintenance and easy to grow in slightly acidic, medium moist, but well-drained soils. Acer griseum has no serious insect or disease problems and will tolerate clay soil. An excellent small shade tree or landscape specimen. Makes a good choice for planting near a patio, sidewalk or building. Deciduou

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Acer griseum - Paperbark Maple- 18"-44" Tall - Cinnamon Reddish/Brown Peeling Bark - Potted Tree
Acer griseum - Paperbark Maple- 18"-44" Tall - Cinnamon Reddish/Brown Peeling Bark - Potted Tree

Trees With Light Colored Bark

Copper bark in Arley Hall Gardens, Cheshire, England by Jon Hughes

Copper Birch bark

the trunk of a tree with red and gold stripes
the trunk of a tree with red and gold stripes
several tall bamboo trees with lots of green leaves
several tall bamboo trees with lots of green leaves

Tree With A Copper Variety

Give your landscape year-round interest with trees grown for their bark, not just blooms. From copper and cinnamon peeling trunks to patchwork mosaic bark and bold red stems, these picks keep gardens vivid even in the dead of winter. Great for anyone planning a four-season garden with lasting visual texture.

Copper
Copper
Copper Birch bark
Copper Birch bark

Great tree - Copper red bark of the Tibetan Cherry (Prunus serrula)

Tree With Smooth Green Bark

Copper birch

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Colorful Bark Trees for Winter Gardens
Colorful Bark Trees for Winter Gardens
the trunk of a tall tree with red leaves on it's branches and brown bark
the trunk of a tall tree with red leaves on it's branches and brown bark
Copper
Copper
a close up view of the bark of a tree with orange and brown streaks on it
a close up view of the bark of a tree with orange and brown streaks on it
a close up of the bark on a tree
a close up of the bark on a tree
several tall bamboo trees with lots of green leaves
several tall bamboo trees with lots of green leaves
22 Trees and Shrubs With Bark That Adds Winter Interest: Color and Texture
22 Trees and Shrubs With Bark That Adds Winter Interest: Color and Texture
two large trees with red bark on them
two large trees with red bark on them
Copper Tree of Life
Copper Tree of Life
Pacific Northwest Native Plant Profile: Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii)
Pacific Northwest Native Plant Profile: Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii)

Compare winter bark color with winter garden texture. Discover 22 options, including cinnamon peeling maple bark, pale birch trunks, mottled surfaces, and colorful young dogwood stems, with pruning and siting notes that keep the wood visible.

Copper tree on raw Strontium Titanate stone.

Pacific Northwest Plant Profile: Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) | Real Gardens Grow Natives