Paperbark MapleGrown for its beautiful "exfoliating" (peeling) bark AND for it's slow growing, smaller growth habit Perfect for planting near your home or patio or in other spots where space is limited. Bark begins to peel on trunks and limbs that are 2 3 years old. Leaves turn a vibrant SCARLET color in fall before dropping for winter. These particular Paperbark Maples are a GREAT size, as these slow growers are hard to find of any size.