Acer capillipes - 100-125 CM C15

Description
These produce red-brown winged fruits.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive carmine red autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, cannot be grown over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
Attractive carmine red autumn colouring.

Bark
Striped bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Snake-bark maple is upright and loose in structure and has a translucent crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The light yellow flowers appear in clusters in May.

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Acer capillipes is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.