Acer davidii 'Viper' - 100-125 CM C12

Description
The Père David's maple 'Viper' also has roundish, dark green leaves. Its bark is striped. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 9 metres and grows to a width of around 7 metres.

Bulletpoints
* red shoots * attractive red autumn colouring * wind-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Père David's maple 'Viper's are dark green, roundish and lobed. They are about 8 - 15 cm in size. Père David's maple 'Viper' turns bright red in autumn.

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

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Père David's maple 'Viper' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Père David's maple 'Viper' is a small, multi-stemmed tree. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 9 m and is approx. 4 - 7 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 45 cm per year.

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
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.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Acer davidii 'Viper' are red.

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