Acer leucoderme

Chalk maple is a small "version" of a sugar maple tree in the maple family (Sapindaceae) with an oval to rounded crown. In nature, it can be found in rocky slopes and bluffs, particularly over mafic or calcareous rock. The name "chalk maple" (in addition to the Latin name, meaning "white skin") comes from the attractive smooth and thin chalky white or light gray bark on mature trees. The bark becomes ridged and blackish at the base as it ages.

Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.  The tree will often grow multi-stemmed unless trimmed as single stem style when young.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  No serious problems. See potential disease and insect problem fact sheets to the left.

The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common maple diseases and insect pests.