Acer capillipes

Snake Bark Maple

Features

• White stripes on the young branches that give it its ‘snake bark’ name.
• Vase shaped, open branching structure.
• Bright red and orange autumn colours.
• Leaves emerge in spring with a red tinge becoming bright green in summer.

Uses

• Specimen tree in medium sized garden or lawn.
• Great tree for parks.

Growing Conditions

• Frost hardy
• Moderately wind hardy  – avoid sites where there is constant or strong wind.
• Grows in full sun to partial shade