
Red Snakebark Maple | Medium Tree Seedling
Acer capillipes Grow your own Red Snakebark Maple, a small maple from the mountains of Japan, so named for its snake-like, striped bark! 100% guaranteed Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast Transplanting and care instructions included Highlights MoistureMedium Cold Hardiness-20°F LightPartial Shade Size30 – 40' tall / 30 – 40' spread Lifespan60 yrs Growth RateMedium Drought ToleranceLow Wind ResistanceLow Details About Red Snakebark Maple From the Missouri Botanical Garden: "Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers part shade, particularly in hot summer climates. Also prefers acidic soils that are kept consistently moist. Best performance occurs in cool summer climates. Acer capillipes, known as snakebark maple, is native to mountainous areas of Japan. It is a small, rounded, deciduous tree with dense, arching branching that grows to as much as 40’ tall. It is also often seen