Paperbark maples are native to central China. Ernest Henry “Chinese” Wilson (1876 – 1930) brought the tree from China to England in 1899. It was soon introduced to the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Wilson was an avid plant collector and explorer, introducing about 2,000 Asian plant species to the West.

Where does paperbark maple grow?

Paperbark maple is native to central China. Trees grow in moist, sheltered sites. It was introduced into cultivation by Veitch in 1901.

Is paperbark maple native to Canada?

Paperbark maples are known to be slow-growing. Small, deciduous tree native to eastern North America.