Acer capillipes (Snakebark Maple, Red Snakebark Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciescapillipes
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginJapan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3a - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-29) - (-9)
Temperature (°F)(-20) - 15
Height9-13 m
Spread9-13 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeRounded.
LandscapeExcellent as a shade or street tree.
CultivationMedium moisture, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
HabitatMountainous areas of Japan.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBark is greenish-brown, striped with a vertical chalk white, branches are glabrous and red.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionBud scales are 2-paired, valvate and red.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves to 11 x 10 cm with 3 lobes and red veins, dark green above and light green beneath, turning crimson in autumn.
Flower Description10 - 25 flowers that are glabrous and green-white.
Fruit DescriptionConvex nutlets.

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