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Acer davidii | Snake Bark Maple - 280-310cm, 70lt

Acer davidii | Snake Bark Maple - 280-310cm, 70lt

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Acer davidii belongs to the group of “Snake Bark Maples” because of its distinctive white and green striped bark resembling snake skin. It’s a small to medium, understory, deciduous tree with an upright, spreading, capricious growing crown with oval, unlobed, or shallowly lobed, dark green leaves. In autumn, the leaves turn gold, orange, and red and are very attractive. Small, yellowish flowers are replaced by pink-brown fruit. Acer davidii is easily grown on average, moist, but well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant to drought, resistant to frost, and can withstand wind. There are no serious problems with pests and diseases. Because of its strongly branched root system, it doesn’t tolerate paving and is most suitable for parks and large gardens. It was named after the Jesuit priest, Jean Pierre Armand David, who discovered it in China in 1869.

  • Common Name

    David Maple, Père David's Maple, Snake Bark Maple

  • Family

    Sapindaceae

  • Type

    deciduous tree

  • Pot Size

    70

  • Height (cm)

    280-310

  • Native To

    China

  • Flower

    light yellow pendent corymb-shaped racemes

  • Foliage

    oval to elongated, dark green leaves, golden, orange, and red in autumn

  • Maturation period

    20-50 years

Key Info

Size & Spacing

Mature Height

12-15m

Mature Width

8-10m

Shape / habit

columnar upright, oval to round, light, capricious growing crown

Preferred Location

Orientation

East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing

Soil Type

acid, alkaline, and neutral soil, full sun, light shade

Soil moisture

moist but well–drained

Growing Period

Flower

May

Foliage

spring to autumn

Fruit

autumn

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During this time, we have developed a large stock of trees, mature evergreen shrubs, conifers, Japanese maples, cedars and olives. What sets us apart from a generic garden center is solid unwavering focus on trees and some bigger shrubs. You will find thousands of trees, hundreds of varieties and lots of experts who are working on the nursery and more than willing to help you to choose a plant for you.

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