Acer davidii 'Serpentine'

Also Known As

Acer davidi 'Serpentine'
Serpentine Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 35'
W: 20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer davidii 'Serpentine' plant details

Acer davidii 'Serpentine' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. and red fruit. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer davidii 'Serpentine'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 35 FT tall
Uses: distinctive bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer davidii 'Serpentine'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fine stripe-bark maple sized-down for a small space, this RHS award winner is a densely branched shrub with purplish-green bark, nicely striped branches and smaller (4") leaves (yellow-to-orange in fall). Sun/Med

By: Forestfarm

Like any snakebark, this tree needs to be kept out of direct sunlight as the dark purple bark with distinctive white vertical lines is tender and will burn. Good fall color on small three lobed leaves. Zone 5.