Snake bark Maple. One of the best snake bark maples. The purple stems are brilliantly striped with white. Good autumn colour. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 1.6m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Acer ‘Silver Vein’
One of the best snake bark maples. The purple stems are brilliantly striped with white. Good autumn colour.
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Silver Vein' |
| Common Name | Snake bark Maple |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Aceraceae |
| Spread | 1.6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie |
| Propagation | Grafting |
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