Acer pensylvanicum
L.
Striped Maple
G5SecureGlobal Rank
Least concernIUCN
Alina Martin, CC BY 4.0
Patrice Dupont, CC BY 4.0
Étienne Lacroix-Carignan, CC0 1.0
Alina Martin, CC BY 4.0
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.145579
Element CodePDACE010C0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
IUCNLeast concern
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderSapindales
FamilySapindaceae
GenusAcer
Other Common Names
Érable de Pennsylvanie (FR) striped maple (EN)
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Conservation Status
Rank Method Rank calculation - Biotics v2
Review Date2016-05-16
Change Date1984-02-09
Edition Date2022-09-12
Edition AuthorsTreher (2022)
Range Extent>2,500,000 square km (greater than 1,000,000 square miles)
Number of Occurrences> 300
Rank Reasons
Acer pensylvanicum is a widespread and common small tree species of southeastern Canada and northern U.S., ranging southward along the Appalachians, as far as Georgia. At the southern edges of its range, it can be uncommon and have threats related to forestry practices
Range Extent Comments
Acer pensylvanicum occurs in southeastern Canada and the United States throughout the North as far east as Michigan, and south through the Appalachian mountains of Georgia.
Occurrences Comments
Based on herbarium records and photo based observations, there are well over 300 occurrences assuming a 1 km separation distance (iNaturalist 2022, GBIF 2022).
Threat Impact Comments
Land-use conversion, habitat fragmentation, and forest management practices are low-level threats to this species in the southernmost portion of its wide range (Southern Appalachian Species Viability Project 2002).
Ecology & Habitat
Terrestrial Habitats
Forest/WoodlandForest - HardwoodForest - Mixed
Other Nations (2)
CanadaN5
| Province | Rank | Native |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | S5 | Yes |
| Quebec | S5 | Yes |
| Nova Scotia | S5 | Yes |
| Prince Edward Island | S5 | Yes |
| Ontario | S4 | Yes |
United StatesN5
| Province | Rank | Native |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | SNR | Yes |
| New York | S5 | Yes |
| Michigan | SNR | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | S5 | Yes |
| Tennessee | SNR | Yes |
| Rhode Island | S1 | Yes |
| North Carolina | S4 | Yes |
| Maryland | SNR | Yes |
| New Jersey | S4 | Yes |
| Wisconsin | S1 | Yes |
| Vermont | S5 | Yes |
| Maine | SNR | Yes |
| Massachusetts | SNR | Yes |
| West Virginia | S4 | Yes |
| Georgia | S3 | Yes |
| Connecticut | SNR | Yes |
| Kentucky | S3 | Yes |
| South Carolina | S2 | Yes |
| Ohio | S2 | Yes |
| Virginia | S5 | Yes |
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)Yes
Roadless Areas (137)
Georgia (8)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Boggs Creek | Chattahoochee National Forest | 2,073 |
| Cedar Mountain | Chattahoochee National Forest | 1,083 |
| Helton Creek | Chattahoochee National Forest | 2,348 |
| Joe Gap | Chattahoochee National Forest | 5,321 |
| Kelly Ridge | Chattahoochee National Forest | 8,325 |
| Patterson Gap | Chattahoochee National Forest | 1,186 |
| Pink Knob | Chattahoochee National Forest | 12,127 |
| Sarah's Creek | Chattahoochee National Forest | 6,888 |
Maine (1)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou - Speckled Ext | White Mountain National Forest | 5,988 |
New Hampshire (15)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Mountain | White Mountain National Forest | 17,110 |
| Cherry Mountain | White Mountain National Forest | 8,766 |
| Dartmouth Range | White Mountain National Forest | 9,233 |
| Great Gulf Ext. | White Mountain National Forest | 15,110 |
| Jobildunk | White Mountain National Forest | 3,660 |
| Kearsarge | White Mountain National Forest | 4,554 |
| Kilkenny | White Mountain National Forest | 28,766 |
| Kinsman Mountain | White Mountain National Forest | 8,999 |
| Mt. Wolf - Gordon Pond | White Mountain National Forest | 11,846 |
| Pemigewasset | White Mountain National Forest | 32,255 |
| Pemigewasset Ext | White Mountain National Forest | 15,840 |
| Presidential - Dry River Ext | White Mountain National Forest | 10,555 |
| Sandwich Range | White Mountain National Forest | 16,797 |
| Waterville | White Mountain National Forest | 4,312 |
| Wild River | White Mountain National Forest | 46,878 |
North Carolina (29)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Pisgah National Forest | 11,085 |
| Balsam Cone | Pisgah National Forest | 10,591 |
| Barkers Creek (addition) | Nantahala National Forest | 975 |
| Bearwallow | Pisgah National Forest | 4,113 |
| Big Indian (addition) | Nantahala National Forest | 1,155 |
| Boteler Peak | Nantahala National Forest | 4,205 |
| Cheoah Bald | Nantahala National Forest | 7,795 |
| Chunky Gal (addition) | Nantahala National Forest | 3,336 |
| Craggy Mountain | Pisgah National Forest | 2,657 |
| Dobson Knob | Pisgah National Forest | 6,111 |
| Graveyard Ridge (addition) | Pisgah National Forest | 1,958 |
| Harper Creek | Pisgah National Forest | 7,325 |
| Jarrett Creek | Pisgah National Forest | 7,485 |
| Laurel Mountain | Pisgah National Forest | 5,683 |
| Linville Gorge Addition | Pisgah National Forest | 2,809 |
| Little Indian (addition) | Nantahala National Forest | 640 |
| Lost Cove | Pisgah National Forest | 5,944 |
| Mackey Mountain | Pisgah National Forest | 5,934 |
| Middle Prong Addition | Pisgah National Forest | 1,852 |
| Overflow Creek | Nantahala National Forest | 3,379 |
| Sam Knob (addition) | Pisgah National Forest | 2,576 |
| Sharptop Ridge (addition) | Nantahala National Forest | 600 |
| Slide Hollow | Pisgah National Forest | 193 |
| Snowbird | Nantahala National Forest | 8,489 |
| Tusquitee Bald | Nantahala National Forest | 13,670 |
| Wesser Bald | Nantahala National Forest | 4,061 |
| Wilson Creek | Pisgah National Forest | 4,863 |
| Woods Mountain | Pisgah National Forest | 9,602 |
| Yellowhammer Branch (add.) | Nantahala National Forest | 1,255 |
Pennsylvania (4)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Front | Allegheny National Forest | 7,430 |
| Clarion River | Allegheny National Forest | 3,821 |
| Minister Valley | Allegheny National Forest | 1,417 |
| Tracy Ridge | Allegheny National Forest | 9,034 |
Tennessee (13)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Cherokee National Forest | 11,743 |
| Bald River Gorge Addition | Cherokee National Forest | 1,728 |
| Beaver Dam Creek | Cherokee National Forest | 5,070 |
| Big Laurel Branch Addition | Cherokee National Forest | 5,577 |
| Brushy Ridge | Cherokee National Forest | 7,469 |
| Devil's Backbone | Cherokee National Forest | 4,287 |
| Flint Mill Gap | Cherokee National Forest | 9,494 |
| Rogers Ridge | Cherokee National Forest | 4,738 |
| Sampson Mountain Addition | Cherokee National Forest | 3,064 |
| Slide Hollow | Cherokee National Forest | 4,057 |
| Stone Mountain | Cherokee National Forest | 5,367 |
| Sycamore Creek | Cherokee National Forest | 6,984 |
| Upper Bald River | Cherokee National Forest | 9,202 |
Vermont (6)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Bread Loaf | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests | 1,768 |
| Devil's Den 09083 | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests | 9,169 |
| Griffith Lake 09084 | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests | 1,833 |
| Lye Brook Addition 09085 | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests | 1,111 |
| Wilder Mountain 09082 | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests | 8,759 |
| Woodford 09086 | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests | 2,456 |
Virginia (39)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Peak | George Washington National Forest | 7,135 |
| Bear Creek | Jefferson National Forest | 18,274 |
| Beards Mountain | George Washington National Forest | 7,505 |
| Beartown Addition B | Jefferson National Forest | 2,985 |
| Beaver Dam Creek | Jefferson National Forest | 1,135 |
| Brush Mountain | Jefferson National Forest | 6,002 |
| Brush Mountain East | Jefferson National Forest | 4,916 |
| Brushy Mountain | Jefferson National Forest | 4,168 |
| Dolly Ann | George Washington National Forest | 7,855 |
| Elliott Knob | George Washington National Forest | 9,380 |
| Gum Run | George Washington National Forest | 12,620 |
| Hoop Hole | Jefferson National Forest | 4,652 |
| Hunting Camp Little Wolf Creek | Jefferson National Forest | 8,953 |
| Kelley Mountain | George Washington National Forest | 7,590 |
| Laurel Fork | George Washington National Forest | 9,967 |
| Lewis Fork Addition | Jefferson National Forest | 749 |
| Little Alleghany | George Washington National Forest | 10,215 |
| Little Dry Run Addition | Jefferson National Forest | 2,204 |
| Little River | George Washington National Forest | 27,292 |
| Little Wilson Creek Addition B | Jefferson National Forest | 1,725 |
| Mill Mountain | George Washington National Forest | 10,840 |
| Mottesheard (VA) | Jefferson National Forest | 2,596 |
| Mountain Lake Addition A | Jefferson National Forest | 1,469 |
| Mountain Lake Addition B (VA) | Jefferson National Forest | 3,405 |
| Mountain Lake Addition C | Jefferson National Forest | 494 |
| Mt. Pleasant | George Washington National Forest | 8,933 |
| New London Bridge Branch | Jefferson National Forest | 844 |
| North Mountain | Jefferson National Forest | 8,377 |
| Northern Massanutten | George Washington National Forest | 9,444 |
| Oak Knob | George Washington National Forest | 10,882 |
| Peters Mountain Addition A (VA) | Jefferson National Forest | 1,268 |
| Peters Mountain Addition B | Jefferson National Forest | 2,909 |
| Raccoon Branch | Jefferson National Forest | 4,388 |
| Ramseys Draft Addition | George Washington National Forest | 12,781 |
| Seng Mountain | Jefferson National Forest | 6,428 |
| Skidmore | George Washington National Forest | 5,641 |
| Southern Massanutten | George Washington National Forest | 11,985 |
| The Priest | George Washington National Forest | 5,737 |
| Three Ridges | George Washington National Forest | 4,745 |
West Virginia (22)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Canaan Loop | Monongahela National Forest | 7,867 |
| Cheat Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 8,191 |
| Cranberry Addition | Monongahela National Forest | 11,123 |
| Cranberry Glades Botanical Area | Monongahela National Forest | 785 |
| Dolly Sods Roaring Plain | Monongahela National Forest | 13,392 |
| Dry Fork | Monongahela National Forest | 657 |
| Dry River (WV) | George Washington National Forest | 7,331 |
| East Fork Of Greenbrier | Monongahela National Forest | 7,167 |
| Falls Of Hills Creek | Monongahela National Forest | 6,925 |
| Glady Fork | Monongahela National Forest | 3,239 |
| Laurel Fork | Monongahela National Forest | 1,172 |
| Little Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 8,172 |
| Marlin Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 9,344 |
| Mcgowan Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 10,504 |
| Middle Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 19,020 |
| Mottesheard (WV) | Jefferson National Forest | 3,964 |
| Mountain Lake Addition B (WV) | Jefferson National Forest | 557 |
| North Mountain Hopeville | Monongahela National Forest | 6,525 |
| Peters Mountain Addition A (WV) | Jefferson National Forest | 343 |
| Seneca Creek | Monongahela National Forest | 22,287 |
| Tea Creek Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 8,295 |
| Turkey Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 6,421 |
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