Acer conspicuum 'Phoenix' - 40-60 CM C3

Description
The Snakebark maple 'Phoenix' (Acer conspicuum) is a large, multi-stemmed shrub that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in clusters. They appear in May. The Snakebark maple 'Phoenix' also has medium green leaves. Its bark is red-white. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 2.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Snakebark maple 'Phoenix' are medium green, lobed. Snakebark maple 'Phoenix' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Red and white bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Snakebark maple 'Phoenix' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Snakebark maple 'Phoenix' is a large shrub that grows in several stems. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The green-yellow flowers of the Snakebark maple 'Phoenix' appear in clusters in May.

Use
Solitary, tub, ornamental shrub