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Acer davidii Viper ('Mindavi')

Père David's maple [Viper]

An upright, spreading, deciduous tree with green- and white-striped bark and ovate, shallowly lobed, dark green leaves, flushed bronze in spring, turning orange in autumn. Pale yellow flowers are followed by pinkish brown fruit

Other common names
Père David's maple 'Mindavi'
Synonyms
Acer davidii 'Mindavi'
Acer davidii 'Viper'
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Bronze Green
Summer Green
Autumn Orange
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Sapindaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright, Spreading branched
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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 1

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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