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Acer rufinerve (Snake-bark maple)
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1 hour care
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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 rufinerve
Other names
Snake-bark maple, Grey snake-bark maple, Redvein maple, Acer tegmentosum subsp. glaucorufinerve
Genus
Acer Acer
Species
A. rufinerve - A. rufinerve is an arching, deciduous tree with green- and white-striped stems bearing ovate, lobed, mid-green leaves turning red in autumn and erect racemes of yellow flowers in spring followed by red, winged fruit.
Acer rufinerve is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Upright
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
General care
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Where to grow
Acer rufinerve (Snake-bark maple) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
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 rufinerve
Other names
Snake-bark maple, Grey snake-bark maple, Redvein maple, Acer tegmentosum subsp. glaucorufinerve
Genus
Acer Acer
Species
A. rufinerve - A. rufinerve is an arching, deciduous tree with green- and white-striped stems bearing ovate, lobed, mid-green leaves turning red in autumn and erect racemes of yellow flowers in spring followed by red, winged fruit.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
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Where to grow
Acer rufinerve (Snake-bark maple) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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