Acer davidii subsp. grosseri – Snakebark maple

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Acer davidii subsp. grosseri – Snakebark maple

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This Snake Bark maple forms a large multi-stemmed shrub to a small tree to a maximum height of circa 10 m. The crown is oval to round with decorative overhanging branches. The twigs usually have a slightly more greenish hue and are a little lighter than those of A. davidii. Therefore the stripes are less prominent. The usually 3-lobed leaves may sometimes be almost without lobes. The margin of the leaf is doubly serrated. The flowers are monoecious: female and male flowers grow on one plant. The plant has a strongly branched and compact root system. As is to be expected from a subspecies this one differs little from the species A. davidii. A. davidii subspecies grosseri is an ornamental plant which can be applied well in gardens and narrow streets.

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Specifications
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Height
circa 10 m
Crown
oval to round, light, open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs purple with grey-white longitudinal stripes
Leaf
usually 3-lobed, oval triangular, circa 9 cm
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
pendent racemes, light yellow, May
Fruits
single-seeded, single-winged, light green
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all soils
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
parks, squares, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Northern and Central China
Synonyms
Acer grosseri
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres open crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Acer davidii subsp. grosseri

Acer davidii subsp. grosseri can eventually reach a height of circa 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer davidii subsp. grosseri is average growing and can eventually reach a height of circa 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer davidii subsp. grosseri turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer davidii subsp. grosseri is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer davidii subsp. grosseri with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer davidii subsp. grosseri blooms in may.
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