Acer rubescens 'Silver Cardinal'

Also Known As

Acer x conspicuum 'Silver Cardinal'
Red Snakebark Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 8'-20'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer rubescens 'Silver Cardinal' plant details

Acer rubescens 'Silver Cardinal' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 rubescens 'Silver Cardinal'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree, striped bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer rubescens 'Silver Cardinal'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pink-white-green variegated leaves with red stems, colorful striped bark, filtered sun in afternoon.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This is the hottest of the hot new snakebarks. The leaves are small a brightly variegated with white and the twigs are bright red all summer. In the winter the trunk is pink striped. Zone 6.