snake-bark maple
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A small, spreading tree, to 10m tall, with white and grey-green striped bark. Triangular, shallowly-lobed, mid-green leaves, to 7cm long, turn orange or yellow in autumn. Small yellow-green flowers are held in pendent racemes during spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- snake-bark maple (Acer grosseri)
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of snake-bark maple
Distribution map
Central China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of snake-bark maple
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snake-bark maple care guide
- Moderate watering schedule, deep soak in extended dry hot spells
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate watering schedule, deep soak in extended dry hot spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingSlow release maple tree feed applied once annually early spring
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prune only from late autumn to midwinter.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed (trees and shrubs), layering in autumn, grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
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