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Acer capillipes

Acer capillipes Tree, Acer capillipes Red Snake Bark Maple, Red Snake Bark Maple, Red Snake Bark Maple Tree, Snake Bark Japanese Maple

Acer capillipes is a variety of Snake Bark Maple grown for its rich foliage and interesting flowers. The leaves on this deciduous tree emerge pink, age to mid-green, then develop red and yellow tones in autumn before falling. The bark is smooth, olive-green, and has narrow, vertical, white stripes which gives rise to its common name. It typically grows to 8 m tall and 6 m wide with a rounded form. Acer capillipes is perfect for growing as a specimen tree in parks and larger gardens. It is also well suited for avenue planting or to border an entrance.

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The average plant height is 250 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:8.00 m
Spread:6.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Avenues, Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asAcer capillipes Tree, Acer capillipes Red Snake Bark Maple, Red Snake Bark Maple, Red Snake Bark Maple Tree, Snake Bark Japanese Maple

Acer capillipes Details

Acer capillipes is a variety of Snake Bark Maple grown for its rich foliage and interesting flowers. The leaves on this deciduous tree emerge pink, age to mid-green, then develop red and yellow tones in autumn before falling. Pendulous stems carrying green flowers are borne in summer and result in attractive pink fruits in autumn. The bark is smooth, olive-green, and has narrow, vertical, white stripes which gives rise to its common name. It typically grows to 8 m tall and 6 m wide with a rounded form, and performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will grow on a range of soil types but will struggle at the extremes of wet and dry. Acer capillipes is perfect for growing as a specimen tree in parks and larger gardens. It is also well suited for avenue planting or to border an entrance.

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