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Acer grosseri (Snake-bark maple)
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per year
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10m
Max height
Max height
10m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Acer grosseri
Other names
Snake-bark maple, Acer davidii subsp. grosseri, Snakebark maple
Genus
Acer Acer
Species
A. grosseri - A. grosseri is a compact, spreading, deciduous tree with striped, grey-green bark and triangular to ovate, unlobed or shallowly-lobed, mid-green leaves turning orange or yellow in autumn. Pendent racemes of small, yellow flowers bloom in spring.
Acer grosseri is: Deciduous
Tree shape
Multi-stemmed palm or tree
Flower
Yellow, Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow, Orange in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Horse chestnut scale Aphids , Horse chestnut scale
Verticillium wilt , Honey fungus Verticillium wilt , Honey fungus
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or grafting.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed, Budding
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Where to grow
Acer grosseri (Snake-bark maple) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sun or partial shade. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Acer grosseri
Other names
Snake-bark maple, Acer davidii subsp. grosseri, Snakebark maple
Genus
Acer Acer
Species
A. grosseri - A. grosseri is a compact, spreading, deciduous tree with striped, grey-green bark and triangular to ovate, unlobed or shallowly-lobed, mid-green leaves turning orange or yellow in autumn. Pendent racemes of small, yellow flowers bloom in spring.
Native to
China
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Multi-stemmed palm or tree
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow, Orange in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Verticillium wilt , Honey fungus
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or grafting.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed, Budding
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Where to grow
Acer grosseri (Snake-bark maple) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sun or partial shade. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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