Acer rufinerve - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Snake-bark maple (Acer rufinerve) is an upright, multi-stemmed large shrub that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in clusters. They appear in May. The Snake-bark maple also has dark green leaves. Its bark is green-white. In a semi-shady location with humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and is around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive carmine-red autumn colouring * Cannot be built over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Snake-bark maples are dark green, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 15 cm in size. Snake-bark maple turns bright crimson in autumn.

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

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Snake-bark maple has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Snake-bark maple is an upright and multi-stemmed large shrub with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 8 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

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.

Flower
The green-yellow flowers of the Snake-bark maple appear in clusters in May.

Use
Solitary