Snake Bark Maple | Acer davidii 'Viper'
Eyecatching striped bark
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Snake Bark Maple
Acer davidii 'Viper'
- 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.
- Our mature trees are grown in Air-Pots®, the only type of pot to completely eliminate root circling. A unique design stimulates air pruning for a mass of healthy fibrous roots, which results in a healthy tree that will establish quickly in your garden. With each Air-Pot® made to last up to 20 years, we reuse them on the nursery and wrap your mature tree in hessian for delivery - but if you’d rather keep your tree potted, simply add an Air-Pot® to your basket along with your tree.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Snake Bark Maple can be grown in a pot. A 50-60cm pot is ideal. It can live in a pot long-term if repotted every few years. Ensure good drainage and protect roots from freezing temperatures below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The Snake Bark Maple typically reaches a height of 8 to 10 metres, with a spread of 5 to 6 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Snake Bark Maple prefers dappled shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Snake Bark Maple prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil to thrive. Ensure the soil does not freeze below -5°C for optimal root health, applying a 5cm layer of mulch in winter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Snake Bark Maple requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Snake Bark Maple should be pruned while fully dormant in winter, ideally when temperatures are below 5°C, to prevent sap bleeding.
How hardy is this plant?
Acer davidii 'Viper' holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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