ACER davidii 'Serpentine'

The most striking striated bark of all the davidii cultivars. Suitable for smaller gardens. Young shoots dark red with conspicuous white veins.

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Medium £40.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 Litre

Large £65.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.

7.5 Litre

Deciduous - ovate, unlobed, or shallowly lobed, leaves to 10cm (4in) long
Yellow - pale yellow
Height - 5m (16ft) plus
Spread - 5m (16ft) plus
Tree - low growing - more densely branched than most A. davidii cultivars. Flowers are followed by pink-brown winged fruit
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Ornamental bark -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
Place of origin - Netherlands
Flower Shape - Racemes - - pendent racemes
Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -