Viper Acer Tree | Acer davidii | Snake Bark Maple
The Highlights
- Also known as the Snake Bark Maple, this Acer boasts eye catching green and silvery-white striated bark that resembles snake skin
- Dark green leaves change to shades of vibrant orange in autumn
- Attractive yellow-green flowers in spring, followed by winged seeds
- Tolerant of all soils and conditions - plant in any sheltered spot and the tree will thrive
- The perfect choice for winter appeal in small and medium sized gardens
- Grows to a compact 7 x 3m within 20 years
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- Also known as the Snake Bark Maple, this Acer boasts eye catching green and silvery-white striated bark that resembles snake skin
- Dark green leaves change to shades of vibrant orange in autumn
- Attractive yellow-green flowers in spring, followed by winged seeds
- Tolerant of all soils and conditions - plant in any sheltered spot and the tree will thrive
- The perfect choice for winter appeal in small and medium sized gardens
- Grows to a compact 7 x 3m within 20 years
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
Excellent pest and disease resistance
Acers encounter few problems with pests and diseases. They may be susceptible to aphids, which can be washed off by spraying with soapy water.MORE
Water in well
Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly, only in dry spells when needed. You should be able to tell because the leaves will start to wilt and droop. If a container grown tree, it will need more watering until its roots are established. It should be watered every other day or so for the first few months. Then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year it should have an established enough root system to support itself, just water when required as explained above for bare roots. When watering a tree it is important to give a good soaking. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often as this encourages the roots to grow down into the ground.
Full sun to partial shade
Position where the tree will receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight every day during summer and spring. This variety can handle partial shade where it receives its light as dappled shade.
Any soil type except heavy clay
Acer davidii is tolerant of most soils and conditions, including poorly drained soil. It prefers moist, fertile soil.
Feed lightly
When planting, replace half the soil from the planting hole with compost. Your Acer will then appreciate an annual light mulch in spring. ?v=1613300718
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