Acer capillipes

Japan.

Snake-bark maple is an upright and loosely growing large shrub or small tree. It usually reaches a height of 7 - 9 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Snake-bark maples are dark green, light red veined and crenate. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Snake-bark maple turns bright crimson in autumn.

Striped bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The light yellow flowers of Snake-bark maple appear in clusters in May.

Acer capillipes is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Snake-bark maple has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, park

The plant has a medium water requirement.

Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound dressing as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).