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Acer davidii Tree

Acer davidii Tree

Snake Bark Maple Trees

Regular price From £225
Sale price From £225 Regular price £225
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Mature standard tree
Mature standard tree
1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top
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Acer davidii Snake Bark Maple tree

Acer davidii Tree

Snake Bark Maple Trees

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Planting & Care
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Key features

Final size
Final size 5 x 4 metres in 20 years
Foliage
Foliage Mid-green leaves, turning orange and yellow in autumn
Soil
Soil Tolerant of most soil types but prefers a moist, well-drained site

Description

Acer davidii has striking green and creamy white striated bark. Young twigs begin deep red-purple, maturing to green and white patterns that resemble snake skin. This gives rise to the common name of Snake Bark Maple tree, although it is also known as Père David's Maple tree in honour of a French priest who discovered it.

Attractive large, subtley lobed, mid-green leaves turn good shades of orange and yellow in autumn. When the leaves have fallen, the bold white snaking lines on the bark take centre stage and provide fantastic winter interest.

Acer davidii will form a slightly spreading shape with arching branches. This Maple tree grows to 5 x 4 meters in 20 years and can be planted in any soil with good drainage and out of cold winds.

AKA Snake Bark Maple, Snakebark Maple, Père David's Maple

Planting Steps

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK

Product Details

Key features

Final size
Final size 5 x 4 metres in 20 years
Foliage
Foliage Mid-green leaves, turning orange and yellow in autumn
Soil
Soil Tolerant of most soil types but prefers a moist, well-drained site

Description

Acer davidii has striking green and creamy white striated bark. Young twigs begin deep red-purple, maturing to green and white patterns that resemble snake skin. This gives rise to the common name of Snake Bark...

Acer davidii has striking green and creamy white striated bark. Young twigs begin deep red-purple, maturing to green and white patterns that resemble snake skin. This gives rise to the common name of Snake Bark Maple tree, although it is also known as Père David's Maple tree in honour of a French priest who discovered it.

Attractive large, subtley lobed, mid-green leaves turn good shades of orange and yellow in autumn. When the leaves have fallen, the bold white snaking lines on the bark take centre stage and provide fantastic winter interest.

Acer davidii will form a slightly spreading shape with arching branches. This Maple tree grows to 5 x 4 meters in 20 years and can be planted in any soil with good drainage and out of cold winds.

AKA Snake Bark Maple, Snakebark Maple, Père David's Maple

Planting & Care

Planting Steps

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Delivery Information

Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK