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.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Acer |
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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 | |
Propagation |
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