Snake-bark maple. A spreading tree with arching branches, streaked green and white, leaves green turning red in autumn. Pendent greenish white flowers. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 10m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Acer capillipes
A spreading tree with arching branches, streaked green and white, leaves green turning red in autumn. Pendent greenish white flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | capillipes |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Snake-bark maple. |
| Flower Colour | green, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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