Acer rufinerve (Grey Snakebark Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesrufinerve
SynonymsAcer tegmentosum subsp. glaucorufinerve
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginJapan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Zone H5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 15
Height8 - 12 m
Spread8 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBark is striped white, with branches that are blue-white when young.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are up to 12 cm, rounded at base with 3 lobes (although occasionally has 5 lobes), dark green and glabrous above, lighter with red venation beneath, turning yellow or scarlet in autumn.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are pale yellow.
Fruit DescriptionFlattened nutlet to 2 cm.

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