| Botanical Name |
Acer davidii |
| Common Name |
Snakebark maple |
| Light and Soil Requirement |
Full sun to part shade, prefers part shade; average, medium moisture, well-drained soil; prefers acidic soil that is kept consistently moist |
| Zones of Hardiness |
5 to 7 |
| Height & Width |
30 to 50 feet tall, 20 to 40 feet wide |
| Leaf Arrangement |
Opposite |
| Form / Shape |
Simple, unlobed, slightly heart-shaped at base, unevenly toothed |
| Leaf Color |
Glossy green; golden with some red-orange in fall |
| Special Attributes |
Distinctive white-striped green bark |
| Common to your area? |
No |
| Is this plant native to the US? |
No, native to China and Myanmar |
| Management |
Prefers a sheltered location |
| Pests and potential problems |
No significant pests or problems. Potential disease problems include verticillium wilt, leaf spots, tar spot, canker and root rots. Potential insect problems include aphids, scale, borers and caterpillars. Mites may appear.
Source: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=275383&isprofile=0& |
| Have you used this plant? |
No |
| Why would you use/not use this plant? |
Yes, I would use Acer davidii. Acer davidii is best known for its snake-like bark, unlobed leaves and attractive autumn leaf color. It grows easily in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, but prefers part shade. Acer davidii is an attractive small tree that adds interest to the landscape, particularly for smaller spaces such as a townhouse. |
| Where can you find this plant? Wholesale/Retail |
Acer davidii is available at wholesale and retail prices at most local, regional and national garden centers and many online vendors. |
| How do you personally identify this plant? |
By its distinctive green bark with white stripes. |
| What are your personal thoughts about this plant? |
Serpentine stripes add interest, a perfect specimen plant as either a standard or multistem, it is ideal for a courtyard or garden setting |
| Wildlife |
N/A |
| Ethnobotany |
N/A |
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