Acer grosseri
snake-bark maple
A small, spreading tree, to 10m tall, with white and grey-green striped bark. Triangular, shallowly-lobed, mid-green leaves, to 7cm long, turn orange or yellow in autumn. Small yellow-green flowers are held in pendent racemes during spring
Synonyms
Acer davidii grosseriSize
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | Green Yellow | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green White | Orange Yellow | Brown Green | |
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- C China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed (trees and shrubs), layering in autumn, grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only
Pests
Aphids and horse chestnut scale may be a problem
Diseases
Verticillium wilt and honey fungus may be a problem
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