Acer davidii subsp. grosseri (David Maple or Snake Bark Maple)
Botanical Information
Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus | Acer |
Species | davidii |
Subspecies | grosseri |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | China, Myanmar. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 7 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3a - 6b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-15) |
Temperature (°F) | -20 - 5 |
Height | 9 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
Bark/Stem Description | Bark is grey-green and striped white. Branches are grey-green. |
Leaf Description | Leaves grow to 7 cm, with 3 lobes (although occasionally unlobed), glossy green above with light brown pubescence beneath. |
Flower Description | Flowers are pale yellow. |
Fruit Description | Flat nutlet. |