Acer rufinerve 'Erythrocladum'
grey snake-bark maple 'Erythrocladum'
A broadly-upright, slow-growing tree, to 7m high, with pale yellow bark on the main trunk and distinctive white and bright coral-pink striped shoots, becoming red in winter. Pendent panicles of greenish-yellow flowers appear in late spring. Three-lobed green leaves turn bright red and yellow in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Yellow White | Green Yellow | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Yellow White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink Yellow White | Red Yellow | ||
| Winter | Yellow White Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moisture-retentive well-drained soil in full sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
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